Question:
The nurse is discharging a 15-year-old patient who was diagnosed with strep throat. Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of the discharge instructions? A. "I can stop taking the antibiotics as soon as my throat quits hurting." B. "I must complete the full course of antibiotics even if I feel better." C. "If I miss a dose of antibiotics, I should just take two pills the next time." D. "The antibiotics will cure the virus that has caused the strep infection."