Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a toddler who is six hours post cardiac catheterization. The nurse is administering antibiotics. The child's mother asks why the child needs to have antibiotics. The nurse's response should indicate that antibiotics are given to the client to prevent which type of infection?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Antibiotics post-cardiac catheterization prevent endocarditis, a risk due to potential bacterial entry during the procedure.