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Online Companion: Fundamentals of Nursing Standards and Practice 2E
Frequently Asked
Questions
Chapter 31 discusses multiple drug-resistant organism infection (MDRO);
how can nurses protect themselves as they care for clients who have this type
of infection?
The nurse uses knowledge about the chain of infection to guide actions of nursing
care with all clients; these actions are defined in Standard Precautions. A
person whose normal defense mechanisms are impaired is susceptible to infection.
The nurse takes steps to maintain a healthy lifestyle and is aware when the
usual defense mechanisms may be impaired, such as a break in skin integrity.
The nurse uses proper handwashing in all clinical contacts with clients; the
client's infectious diagnosis may be undiagnosed at the time of initial care.
For the client who has an active infection with an MDRO, special transmission-based
precautions are added to the Standard Precautions. Adhering to isolation technique
and ensuring that other staff members and visitors follow these precautions
assist in the prevention of infection transmission.
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