A 38-year-old man sustained a construction-related injury 2 weeks ago. The wound site is reddened and draining. He is admitted to an infection control unit and placed on wound precautions. After obtaining a culture and sensitivity, a physician prescribes quinupristin-dalfopristin $7.5 \mathrm{mg}$ per $\mathrm{kg}$ intravenously every 12 hours for 7 days.
- What organisms does quinupristin-dalfopristin effectively treat?
- The patient complains of severe venous irritation during the administration of the first dose. What action should the nurse take to prevent this discomfort with future infusions?
- Which IV fluid does the nurse use for quinupristin-dalfopristin administration?
- It is necessary to infuse quinupristin-dalfopristin for what length of time?
- The patient develops gastroesophageal reflux. An intern orders IV metoclopramide. What precaution does the nurse need to take in administering these two IV medications?