Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the care of a client who has a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse Indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: "I will place the client in a private room." This is because MRSA is highly contagious, and isolating the client in a private room helps prevent the spread of the infection to other individuals. Placing the client in a private room reduces the risk of transmission to other patients, visitors, and healthcare workers. It also helps in implementing appropriate infection control measures and reduces the chances of cross-contamination.
Choice A is incorrect as removing the gown before gloves can lead to contamination of hands. Choice C is incorrect as visitors should follow standard precautions and not just wear masks. Choice D and E are duplicates.
Choice A is incorrect as removing the gown before gloves can lead to contamination of hands. Choice C is incorrect as visitors should follow standard precautions and not just wear masks. Choice D and E are duplicates.