Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
Antibiotics are ordered for a client who has had a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. He asks why he is receiving an antibiotic when he does not have an infection. The primary reason for administering antibiotics to this client is based on which information?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The transsphenoidal approach through the mouth increases the risk of meningitis due to oral bacteria, necessitating prophylactic antibiotics.