A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the care of a cllent who has a

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A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the care of a cllent who has a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Infection. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicetes an understanding of the teaching? O "I will place the client in a private room." O I will wear an N95 respirator mask when caring for the client." O I will remove my gown before my gloves after providing client care. O "1 will tell the client's visitors to wear a mask when they are within 3 feet of the client."

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Answer: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is caused by a type of staph bacteria that's become resistant to many of the antibiotics used to treat ordinary staph infections. people who are infected or colonized with MRSA often are placed in contact precautions as a measure to prevent the spread of MRSA. Visitors and health care workers caring for people in isolation may be required to wear protective garments and must follow strict hand hygiene procedures.

So, the answer is" I will tell the client's visitors to wear a mask when they are within 3 feet of the client.

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