I'm a 1st semester nursing student and have been assigned a patient for my first physical assessment. The pt has COPD, Lung Cancer and has MRSA in her lungs. I have to say, I'm a bit freaked out by it. Kardex calls for contact precautions and a mask if coughing. I'm concerned if a simple mask is enough. Should I wear eye protection? I don't want to be wimpy, but I'm nervous about the respiratory MRSA. Any suggestions? My clinical is tomorrow morning. Thanks in advance for your advice.