Question

what is one key action of antimicrobial stewardship to minimize the risk of adverse events related to antimicrobial use? select an answer: reassess the need for antimicrobial treatment every 72 hours reassess the need for antimicrobial treatment at least daily reassess the need for antimicrobial treatment every 48 hours reassess the need for antimicrobial treatment at least weekly

Explanation:

In antimicrobial stewardship, a key action to minimize adverse events from antimicrobial use is to reassess the need for antimicrobial treatment at least daily. This frequent reassessment helps in timely adjusting or discontinuing treatment if not needed, reducing risks like resistance or side - effects. The other options have less appropriate time intervals: 72 hours (3 days), 48 hours (2 days) are less frequent than daily for effective stewardship, and weekly is too infrequent.

Answer:

B. Reassess the need for antimicrobial treatment at least daily