The nurse is reviewing the sputum culture results of a patient with pneumonia and notes that the patient has a gram-positive infection.Which generation of cephalosporin is most appropriate for this type of infection?

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First generation cephalosporins are preferred for gram-positive infections such as pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Staphylococcus aureus. Second or third generation cephalosporins may have broader coverage for gram-negative bacteria, but may not be as effective against gram-positive organisms. Fourth generation cephalosporins are primarily used for healthcare-associated infections and may not be necessary in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Sputum Culture Results of a Patient