Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has a wound infection that contains vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE). Which of the following types of precautions should the nurse plan to take while caring for this client?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Contact precautions are required for VRE, which spreads through contact with contaminated surfaces or hands, not through air or droplets.