The infection control nurse has asked the staff to work on reducing the number of iatrogenic infections on the unit. Which of the following actions on the nurses part would contribute to reducing health care -acquired infections? (Select all that apply) Teaching correct handwashing to assigned patients Using correct procedures in starting and caring for an intravenous infusion Providing perineal care to a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter Isolating a patient on antibiotics who has been having loose stool for 24 hours Decreasing a patient's environmental stimuli to decrease nausea
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Teaching correct handwashing to assigned patients: Yes, this would contribute to reducing health care-acquired infections. Hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of infections. Show more…
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