Posted: December 4th, 2017

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 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. Implement contact precautions when handling the client.
B. Educate the client and family members on ways to prevent transmission of VRE.
C. Monitor the results of the laboratory culture and sensitivity test.
D. Collaborate with other departments when the client is transported for ordered test.