A newly admitted nursing home patient is arriving with several deep (3rd degree) decubiti on the back and buttocks. There is a foul-smelling drainage coming from the wounds. The health care provider suspects MRSA.
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A newly admitted nursing home patient is arriving with several deep (3rd degree) decubiti on the back and buttocks. There is a foul-smelling drainage coming from the wounds. The health care provider suspects MRSA.
a.What type of precautions should the nurse implement for everyone entering this patient’s room?
b.How will the nurse proceed with the physical assessment while maintaining a safe environment for herself and the patient?
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