A patient who has been hospitalized for 2 weeks has developed a pressure ulcer that contains multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) . Which drug would the nurse expect to be chosen for therapy?
A) Metronidazole (Flagyl)
B) Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
C) Vancomycin (Vancocin)
D) Tobramycin (Nebcin)
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