Question

what is considered best practice when managing organism - specific infections?
select an answer:

• screen for mrsa only
• extended antimicrobial use
• random decolonization
• appropriate antimicrobial use

Explanation:

To manage organism - specific infections, best practice involves using antimicrobials appropriately. Screening only for MRSA is too narrow as there are other organisms. Extended antimicrobial use can lead to resistance, and random decolonization is not a targeted or evidence - based best practice. Appropriate antimicrobial use ensures that the right antimicrobial is used at the right time, dose, and duration, which helps in effectively treating the infection and reducing resistance.

Answer:

D. Appropriate antimicrobial use