Question

A nurse is caring for a client who has diarrhea due to shigella. Which of the following precautions should the nurse implement for this client?

A. have the client wear a mask when receiving orders
B. limit the client's time with visitors to <30 min/d
C. assign the client to a room with negative-pressure airflow exchange
D. wear a gown when caring for the client

Answer 1

The nurse should implement precaution D and wear a gown when caring for the client who has diarrhea due to shigella.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should implement precaution D and wear a gown when caring for the client who has diarrhea due to shigella. Wearing a gown will help prevent the spread of the infection and protect the nurse from coming into direct contact with the client's bodily fluids.