For a client with a VRE wound infection, which practice is appropriate when changing the dressing?

• A. wear a disposable gown and glove when changing clients dressing
• B. wear no gloves to preserve touch
• C. reuse disposable gloves between clients
• D. remove PPE before leaving the room

Answer: (A)

When caring for a patient with a VRE wound infection, protect yourself and others by using contact precautions. Donning a disposable gown and gloves before changing the dressing creates a barrier against wound exudate that can carry the organism. The gloves shield your hands, and the gown protects your clothing and the surrounding environment from contamination, which helps prevent transmission to other patients and surfaces. After finishing, remove the PPE and perform hand hygiene to maintain safety. Wearing gloves alone isn’t enough to prevent spread, and reusing disposable gloves between patients is not allowed.