A client is being treated at home for vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE). The client and the family are worried about spreading the infection. Which action by the nurse is best?
a. Instruct the client to use a separate bath-room.
b. Encourage the family to stay 3 feet away from the client.
c. Tell the client to cough into tissues and dispose of them immediately.
d. Teach the family ways to increase their immune system functioning.
A
VRE can live on surfaces for days or even weeks. Inanimate objects such as toilet seats or door handles can easily become contaminated and spread infection. The other actions are not neces-sary.
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