Practice Question
A client who is paraplegic is admitted with a foul-smelling drainage from a sacral ulcer.The client is suspected to have a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. Which nursing intervention(s) should the nurseinclude in the plan of care?Select all that apply.
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Correct Answer:
Monitor the client's white blood cell count.
Rationale:
🔷 A. Monitoring WBC identifies trends that may indicate systemic infection progression and effectiveness of treatment.
🔷 B. Culture and sensitivity confirms MRSA and identifies the most effective targeted antibiotic, essential in resistant infections.
🔷 C. Contact precautions are required to prevent MRSA transmission via contaminated hands or equipment; includes gown, gloves, and dedicated equipment.
🔷 These actions are based on evidence-based infection control protocols that reduce hospital-acquired infections and protect staff, patients, and visitors.
🔷 Explaining a “low bacteria diet” is irrelevant to MRSA, which is not foodborne.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
- Domain: Hesi Fundamentals of Nursing
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