A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and receiving electronic fetal monitoring. The nurse is reviewing the monitor tracing and notes early decelerations. Which of the following should the nurse expect?

A. Not all clients with a history of MRSA will require antibiotics. Treatment depends on the presence of active infection, colonization, and other clinical factors.
B. There is no evidence to suggest that individuals can develop immunity to MRSA. MRSA remains a significant pathogen, and individuals with a history of MRSA remain susceptible to reinfection or colonization.
C. A protective environment is not typically required for clients with a history of MRSA. Standard precautions, including hand hygiene and appropriate use of personal protective equipment, are sufficient to prevent transmission.

D. Clients with a history of MRSA can still carry the bacteria on their skin or in their nasal passages and may transmit the infection to others, especially in healthcare settings. Therefore, it is important to adhere to infection control practices to prevent transmission.

A. Administer an antitoxin: There is no specific antitoxin available for anthrax. Treatment primarily involves antibiotics and supportive care.

B. Quarantine the client: Quarantine may not be necessary unless the client is confirmed to have an active infection or poses a risk of spreading the disease to others.

C. Monitor the client for a productive cough: While respiratory symptoms can occur in inhalation anthrax, monitoring for a productive cough alone may not be sufficient for management.

D. Begin prophylactic treatment with ciprofloxacin: Prophylactic antibiotic treatment with ciprofloxacin or doxycycline is recommended following exposure to anthrax to prevent the development of the disease.