precautions for vancomycin resistant enterococci VRE Flashcards

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precautions for vancomycin resistant enterococci VRE

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standard/contact

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duration of precautions for vancomycin resistant enterococci VRE

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until 3 negative cultures from infectious site (1 week apart)

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reservoir for vancomycin resistant enterococci VRE

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intestines; female genital tract; environment (normal flora)

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nursing considerations for vancomycin resistant enterococci VRE

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most infections occur in hospital; can be spread by touching surfaces such as equipment that contains VRE

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