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Patient: SS (Endocarditis w/ presumptive MRSA (Medical/Nursing…
Patient: SS
Endocarditis w/ presumptive MRSA
S/S
Heart murmur
SOB, chest pain when you breathe
Flu-like symptoms
Diagnostic Tests
Echocardiogram
Electrocardiogram
Blood culture tests
Chest X-ray
Risks
IV drug use
LT Catheters
Unhealthy gums (if they bleed its easy for bacteria to --> blood
heart defects
Medical/Nursing Inteventions
Repair damaged valves if infection damages the heart
Pain management
Broad spectrum antibiotic
Watch for kidney issues from antibiotic
Telemetry monitoring
Complications
Heart valve damage
HF
Stroke
Kidney damage