During a shift change report, the nurse learns that an assigned client has a wound culture positive for Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE). What specific infection control measures should the nurse implement for this client? Select all that apply.
- Put on a protective gown immediately upon entering the client's care space.Answer
- Use clean gloves when interacting with the client or touching items in the immediate surroundings.Answer
- Assign the client to a single-patient room or cohort with another individual who has the same active VRE diagnosis.Answer
- DUtilize a fit-tested N95 respirator mask while performing routine assessments.
- ERequest a room with negative-pressure airflow for the client's stay.
Answer
The nurse should put on a protective gown upon entering the room, use clean gloves for interaction or touching surroundings, and assign the client to a single-patient room or cohort with another VRE-positive client.
Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) is a multidrug-resistant organism spread by direct or indirect contact. Standard care protocols for contact precautions dictate that healthcare personnel must don a gown and gloves upon entry into the client's room to prevent contaminating their clothing and hands. Furthermore, the client must be placed in a single-patient room or cohorted with a client who has the same active infection to halt transmission to uninfected clients.
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Contact Precautions for Multidrug-Resistant Organisms