A 4-month-old baby has been brought to the emergency department by her parents, and initial ...

A 4-month-old baby has been brought to the emergency department by her parents, and initial assessment is highly suggestive of bacterial meningitis. Consequently, the baby has been admitted, and empiric antibiotic therapy has been ordered. The nurse should understand what characteristic of this infant's current treatment plan?
A)Success or failure of treatment will not be apparent for several weeks.
B)The infant will receive aggressive treatment with a narrow-spectrum antibiotic.
C)Culture and sensitivity results of the infant's cerebrospinal fluid are still pending.
D)The infant is suspected of having an antibiotic-resistant infection.