The nurse is reviewing the prescription of azithromycin for an older adult client with an infection. Which aspect of nursing knowledge causes the nurse to contact the prescribing health-care provider?
A)Macrolides do not concentrate well in older adult clients.
B)Acidic anti-infectives can reach higher levels than in young adults.
C)Culture and sensitivity testing needs to be performed.
D)Consideration is not given to the immunosuppression of the client.

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Macrolides do not concentrate well in older adult clients, so the nurse needs to contact the prescribing health-care provider to discuss alternative medications.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Prescription of Azithromycin for an Older