A Hospitalized Child Has Developed a Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)infection

A hospitalized child has developed a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection.The nurse plans which interventions when caring for this child? (Select all that apply.)

A) Airborne isolation
B) Administration of vancomycin
C) Contact isolation
D) Administration of mupirocin ointment to the nares if colonized
E) Administration of cefotaxime (Cefotetan)

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