A patient has a localized skin infection, which is most likely caused by a gram-positive cocci. Until the culture and sensitivity results are available, the nurse will expect the provider to order a ____-spectrum ____ agent
a. broad; systemic
b. broad; topical
c. narrow; systemic
d. narrow; topical
D
When infections are treated before the causative agent has been identified, and after cultures have been obtained, antibiotics may be used based on the knowledge of which microbes are most likely to cause infection at that particular site. Because this is a localized infection, a topical agent is recommended. Unless the infection is very serious, a narrow-spectrum antibiotic is best.
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