A Patient Is Diagnosed with an Infection Caused by Staphylococcus

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with an infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus, and the prescriber orders intravenous gentamicin and penicillin (PCN) . Both drugs will be given twice daily. What will the nurse do?

• A) Administer gentamicin, flush the line, and then give the penicillin.
• B) Give the gentamicin intravenously and the penicillin intramuscularly.
• C) Infuse the gentamicin and the penicillin together to prevent fluid overload.
• D) Request an order to change the penicillin to vancomycin.

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Definitions:

Pain Management

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