A Client Has Been Diagnosed with a Skin Infection

question 1

Multiple Choice

A client has been diagnosed with a skin infection.The infective organism has been identified as MRSA,and daptomycin (Cubicin) IV has been prescribed.If this client complains of muscle pain,what will be the priority nursing intervention?

• A)Place the affected extremity in a resting position.
• B)Place a warm compress on the affected muscles.
• C)Encourage the client to exercise the client and work out the soreness.
• D)Obtain a blood specimen for a CPK.

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