precautions for methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus MRSA Flashcards
1
Q
precautions for methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus MRSA
A
standard/contact
2
Q
duration of precautions for MRSA
A
until 24hr therapy continuous
3
Q
reservoir for MRSA
A
body fluids and sites contaminated with MRSA
4
Q
nursing considerations for MRSA
A
spread by direct contact with wound
can lead to complicated infections
sepsis
pneumonia