H.K. returns to surgery. The wound over H.K.'s fracture site has become necrotic with purulent drainage
The wound is debrided and cultured and a posterior splint is applied. H.K. returns to his room with orders
for wet-to-moist dressing changes.
The physician suspects osteomyelitis and orders nafcillin (unipen) and
ciprofloxacin (Cipro). Contact precautions are implemented.
Why are two antibiotics ordered?
What will be an ideal response?
More than one antibiotic might be necessary to fight multiple types of organisms that might be
causing the infection.
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