Which antibiotic would the nurse expect to administer to a patient with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus?
1. Nafcillin
2. Oxacillin
3. Methicillin
4. Vancomycin
Correct Answer: 4
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The visiting nurse is evaluating the home environments of several preschool-age children as they relate to child safety. The nurse visits the home of each child and gathers the following data. Which activity noted during the visit places a child at the greatest risk for bodily harm?
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