A client with a vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) infection is admitted to the medical unit. Which action can be delegated to a nursing assistant who is assisting with the client’s care?
A. Monitor the results of the laboratory culture and sensitivity test.
B. Educate the client and family members on ways to prevent transmission of VRE.
C. Implement contact precautions when handling the client.
D. Collaborate with other departments when the client is transported for the ordered test.
Correct Answer: C. Implement contact precautions when handling the client.
All hospital personnel who care for the client are responsible for the correct implementation of contact precautions.
Options A, B, and D: The other options should be carried out by a licensed nurse.