The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with symptoms of an anorectal infection. Cultures obtained from a rectal swab indicate that the patient has a viral infection.
What medication will the nurse anticipate the health care provider to order for this anorectal infection?
A) Acyclovir (Zovirax)
B) Doxycycline (Vibramycin)
C) Penicillin (Penicillin G)
D) Metronidazole (Flagyl)
Question 2
An older adult patient has been admitted to a subacute geriatric medicine unit with a diagnosis of failure to thrive. The nurse is conducting a comprehensive assessment that focuses on the patient's musculoskeletal system.
During this assessment, what will be the nurse's primary focus?
A) Risk factors for common diseases of the musculoskeletal system
B) The presence or absence of musculoskeletal diagnoses
C) The patient's level of function and activities of daily living
D) The integrity of the patient's integumentary system
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Chain of Infection
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