The nurse understands that vancomycin (Vancocin) generally is given intravenously. In which patient would an oral route of administration be warranted?
a. Patient with a central line infection
b. Patient with bacterial endocarditis
c. Patient with pseudomembranous colitis
d. Patient with viral meningitis
C
Oral administration of vancomycin is used only for patients with an infection of the intestine.
Oral administration is not indicated for a patient with a central line infection.
Oral administration is not indicated for a patient with bacterial endocarditis.
Oral administration is not indicated for a patient with meningitis.
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