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an older adult client, diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia, has been prescribed aztreonam. what action should the nurse perform before administering the first dose?

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Dosage and mode of administration should be determined based on the susceptibility of the causative organism, the severity and location of the infection, and the patient's condition.

What is community-acquired pneumonia?

  • Pneumonia is a type of pneumonia which cause breathing problems and other symptoms.
  • In community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), people become infected in the community. It does not occur in hospitals, nursing homes, or other medical centers.
  • Invasion of certain types of bacteria like pneumonia can lead to lung infections. This can impair the functioning of the respiratory system.

What is Aztreonam?

Aztreonam injection is used against bacteria, including respiratory infections like pneumonia and bronchitis, urinary tract infections, blood, skin, gynecological, and abdominal (stomach area) infections. Aztreonam belongs to a class of drugs called monobactam antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria.

Dosage and mode of administration should be determined based on the susceptibility of the causative organism, the severity and location of the infection, and the patient's condition.

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