A child who has cystic fibrosis is admitted to the pediatric unit with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)infection.The nurse recognizes that in addition to a private room,the child is placed on what precautions?

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MRSA is an increasingly significant source of hospital-acquired infections.This organism meets the criteria of being epidemiologically important and can be transmitted by direct contact.Gowns and gloves should be worn when exposed to potentially contagious materials,and meticulous hand washing is required.S.aureus is not an organism that is spread through airborne or droplet mechanisms.Additional precautions,beyond Standard Precautions,are needed to prevent spread of this organism.

A Child Who Has Cystic Fibrosis Is Admitted to the Pediatric