Which statement by a patient indicates a correct understanding of antibiotic-resistant organisms?
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Correct answer: “I’ll finish the full course of antibiotic even if I start feeling better.”
Completing the antibiotic course helps prevent resistance; stopping early contributes to antibiotic-resistant infections.
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