The Nurse Caring for a Client Infected with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse caring for a client infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) should

• A) discourage transfer to a long-term care facility.
• B) encourage the client to increase fluid consumption.
• C) place the client in protective isolation.
• D) use standard precautions plus transmission-based precautions.

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Definitions:

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