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