Staphylococcus aureus risks

The nurse is caring for  Staphylococcus aureus risks patient who has been admitted to the hospital with a leg ulcer that is infected with vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Which nursing action can be assigned to an LPN?

    1. Planning ways to improve the patient’s oral protein intake
    2. Teaching the patient about home care of the leg ulcer
    3. Obtaining wound cultures during dressing changes
    4. Assessing the risk for further skin breakdown

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