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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

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The nurse is transporting a patient with MRSA to the OR for a shoulder replacement. What precautions regarding infection control should the nurse take?
  1. Place a sign on the patient’s chart to alert the staff in the OR.
  2. Wear a mask and gloves when transporting the patient to the OR.
  3. Place the patient’s chart in a bag before transporting the patient.
  4. Place a surgical mask on the patient when outside of the room.
Explanation
Answer: D- Appropriate precautions regarding infection control include placing a surgical mask on the patient when he or she is outside the room. Centers for disease control state that when patients with an infection requiring isolation must wear a surgical mask when outside of their room.
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