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.

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Vancomycin is commonly used to treat MRSA infections. Contact isolation is necessary to prevent the spread of MRSA. Mupirocin ointment may be used for nasal decolonization of MRSA. Airborne isolation is not required for MRSA, and cefotaxime is not effective against MRSA.

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