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penza

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A patient who has been hospitalized for 2
 
  weeks has developed a pressure ulcer that contains multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which drug would the nurse expect to be chosen for therapy?
  a. Metronidazole (Flagyl)
  b. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
  c. Vancomycin (Vancocin)
  d. Tobramycin (Nebcin)

Question 2

Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for a patient who has started aminoglycoside therapy?
 
  a. Constipation
  b. Risk for injury (renal damage)
  c. Disturbed body image related to gynecomastia
  d. Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements, related to nausea


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


penza

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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