A nurse is caring for a patient in the emergency department. The physician orders hyperbaric oxygen therapy, antibiotics, and surgical debridement in the morning. The nurse knows that the physician suspects:

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Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly spreading bacterial infection that destroys the skin, fat, and muscle. It is a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, antibiotics, and surgical debridement.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient in the Emergency