The culture from the wound infection shows the organism: Bacterial Staphylococcal Aureus. Which of the following healthcare provider orders would the nurse anticipate?

supportive interventions as no antibiotic will work with this class of organisms

an antibiotic to which the organism is sensitive

wound irrigations with hypotonic solution to wash out the elevated electrolytes

apply cold to constrict the blood vessels in the wound site

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   Staphylococcus aureus is often susceptible to antibiotics, so supportive interventions without antibiotics would not be appropriate.

B.   The most appropriate action for treating an infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus would be to administer an antibiotic to which the organism is sensitive.
C.   While wound irrigation may be part of the treatment plan for wound infections, using a hypotonic solution to wash out elevated electrolytes is not specifically indicated for Staphylococcus aureus infections.
D.   Applying cold to the wound site would not be the primary treatment for a wound infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Antibiotic therapy is necessary to address the bacterial infection.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Rheumatoid factor (RF) is often elevated in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.

B. CA 125 is a tumor marker used primarily for detecting ovarian cancer and is not specific to rheumatoid arthritis.
C. While increased white blood cell count (WBC) may occur in inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, it is not specific to the disease.

D. In rheumatoid arthritis, the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is typically elevated rather than decreased.

A. A client age 52 who had gall bladder surgery and has osteoarthritis B. A client age 18 who had plastic surgery on nose and is overweight C. A client age 45 with a fractured wrist and in pain D. A client age 78 with Rheumatoid arthritis who had foot surgery and a Foley catheter inserted

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. While gall bladder surgery carries a risk of infection, having osteoarthritis does not significantly increase the risk compared to other factors listed.
B. Plastic surgery and being overweight may increase the risk of surgical site infections, but age and comorbidities are more significant factors.

C. A fractured wrist may increase the risk of infection at the fracture site, but it is not as significant a risk factor as advanced age and comorbidities.
D. Advanced age, rheumatoid arthritis, foot surgery, and Foley catheter insertion are all factors that increase the risk of infection, making this client the most vulnerable.

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