MRSA
Pathophysiology
Medications
Patient education
medical interventions
Nursing considerations
Nursing implications
Pertinent assessment findings
MRSA is caused by a type of staph bacteria that’s become resistant to many of the antibiotics used to treat ordinary staph infections. Most infections occur in people who have been in hospitals or other healthcare settings, such as nursing homes or dialysis centers.
Vancomycin
Gentamycin
Cefazolin
Nitrofuratoin
Piperacillin
UTI that will not go away or is recurring
A sore that is taking a long time to heal
Abscesses
Pneumonia
Cough
teach patient the importance of proper hand hygiene
Teach patients how to properly cover their mouth when coughing and sneezing
Teach visitors appropriate PPE when visiting patients
Risk fo infection
Risk for sepsis
Risk for pneumonia
Chance of infection being spread
Monitor ABGs, CBC, and BMP
Auscultate lung sounds
Change dressings as needed
Monitor fo any dainage
Administer medications as ordered by physician
Culture and sensitivity
Place patient on droplet precautions
Administer antibiotics
Isolate patient to prevent spread of infection