How Can Nurses Utilize Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing in Clinical Practice?
Nurses play a vital role in infection control and patient care. Here are ways they can utilize antibiotic sensitivity testing:
- Sample Collection: Nurses often collect specimens for testing, ensuring proper technique and timing to avoid contamination. - Patient Education: They educate patients about the importance of completing prescribed antibiotic courses and the dangers of self-medication. - Monitoring and Reporting: Nurses monitor patients for signs of infection improvement or adverse reactions to antibiotics and report findings to the healthcare team. - Infection Control: Implementing and adhering to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of resistant bacteria.
