A veteran nurse is working on a large medical-surgical unit. The nurse is caring for a client with MRSA who requires frequent dressing changes
Which action by the nurse would help control the cost associated with this client's care?
A) Wiping down equipment at the end of the shift
B) Storing equipment in the client's room
C) Making sure the client's room is stocked with all needed supplies
D) Placing a cart with supplies outside the client's room
Answer: D
When a client with MRSA is discharged, everything in the room is either discarded or terminally cleaned. By keeping needed supplies outside the room, the nurse is containing costs as the supplies will not have to be discarded on discharge. Stocking the room with supplies that may not be needed may increase costs of health care. Storing equipment in the appropriate room will not necessarily reduce costs. Wiping down the equipment at the end of the shift has no effect on cost.
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