[Expert Solution]: A patient is prescribed a high initial…

A patient is prescribed a high initial dose of an antibiotic to be followed by lower doses of the same drug. This patient of asks the nurse why the initial dose is higher than the other doses. Which response should the nurse provide the patient? Question 57 options: a) “To prevent a toxic concentration of the antibiotic.” b) “To achieve a therapeutic dose more quickly.” c) “To decrease the side effects of this antibiotic.” d) “To decrease the risk of an allergic reaction to this antibiotic.”