A Patient Has a Localized Skin Infection, Which Is Most

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient has a localized skin infection, which is most likely caused by a gram-positive cocci. Until the culture and sensitivity results are available, the nurse will expect the provider to order a ____-spectrum ____ agent.

• A) broad; systemic
• B) broad; topical
• C) narrow; systemic
• D) narrow; topical

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