A Client Has Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)and Is Receiving Vancomycin

question 43

Multiple Choice

A client has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and is receiving vancomycin (Vancocin) 500 mg IV every 6 hours.What is an important nursing intervention related to this drug?

• A) Administering it over 30 minutes using an IV pump
• B) Giving the client diphenhydramine (Benadryl) before the drug
• C) Assessing the IV site at least every 2 hours for thrombophlebitis
• D) Ensuring that the client has increased oral intake during therapy

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