When administering an antimicrobial medication to a patient who has community-acquired pneumonia, which intervention would the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
A. Teaching the patient to limit fluid intake
B. Monitoring the patient for difficulty breathing
C. Monitoring the patient for signs of allergic reaction
D. Bypassing the "Six Rights" of medication administration
E. Knowing the reason the patient is receiving the medication
Answer (2)
Key nursing interventions for administering antimicrobial medication for community-acquired pneumonia include monitoring for difficulty breathing, observing for allergic reactions, and knowing the patient's treatment rationale. Fluid intake should not be limited without specific medical direction. Always adhere to the 'Six Rights' of medication administration to ensure patient safety. ;
Key nursing interventions include monitoring for difficulty breathing, checking for allergic reactions, and understanding the treatment rationale. Limiting fluid intake is usually incorrect, and bypassing medication safety protocols is not acceptable. The primary selected options are B, C, and E.
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