Microbiology · practice question
A 71-year-old client in a long-term care facility is being evaluated for communicable respiratory infection. Assessment data include wound culture grows MRSA with spreading erythema. Which finding requires the nurse to intervene immediately?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
D. The new finding that wound culture grows MRSA with spreading erythema.
Why
Follow-up items test whether the nurse recognizes cues that are new, acute, or inconsistent with stability and need prompt nursing action.
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