Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusA nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Which of the following types of isolation precautions should the nurse initiate?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
MRSA requires contact precautions to prevent spread via contaminated surfaces or hands. Droplet, airborne, and protective environments are inappropriate.