The pregnant nurse is assigned to care for a client who is infected with cytomegalovirus (CMV). What precautions or adjustment in assignment should be made for this nurse?
A. She should not be assigned to care for this client.
B. She can enter the room but should not provide personal care.
C. She should observe standard precautions when providing care to this client.
D. She should wear gloves, mask, and a protective gown when providing care to this client.
C
Although infection with this virus during pregnancy can cause some fetal problems, avoidance of infection is accomplished through implementation of standard precautions.
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1. be simpler than the trade name. 2. be used only in medical records. 3. be simple and easy to recall. 4. be similar to the trade name.