precautions for vancomycin resistant enterococci VRE Flashcards
1
Q
precautions for vancomycin resistant enterococci VRE
A
standard/contact
2
Q
duration of precautions for vancomycin resistant enterococci VRE
A
until 3 negative cultures from infectious site (1 week apart)
3
Q
reservoir for vancomycin resistant enterococci VRE
A
intestines; female genital tract; environment (normal flora)
4
Q
nursing considerations for vancomycin resistant enterococci VRE
A
most infections occur in hospital; can be spread by touching surfaces such as equipment that contains VRE