Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
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A student nurse performs morning rounds and obtains a urine specimen from a client with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus who is in contact precautions. The nurse preceptor intervenes when the student performs which action?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Chlorhexidine (A) is not standard for stethoscope cleaning in contact precautions; alcohol or approved disinfectants are used to prevent MRSA transmission. Sealed bags for specimens (B), scrubbing the port (C), and hand hygiene (D) are correct actions to maintain infection control.