Which Patient Statements Indicates to the Nurse the Need for Additional

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Multiple Choice

Which patient statements indicates to the nurse the need for additional teaching regarding Clostridium difficile?

• A)"It is okay for my visitors to use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer."
• B)"My healthcare providers must use soap and water when performing hand hygiene."
• C)"I need to drink fluids to restore those that are lost because of the diarrhea I am experiencing."
• D)"It is important to keep my skin as clean and dry as possible to decrease the risk of breakdown."

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Definitions:

Contamination

The presence of an unwanted substance or microorganism in a material, environment, or product, posing risk or harm.

Forceps

A hand-held, hinged instrument used in medical procedures for grasping and holding objects.

Grasp Tissue

The act of holding or seizing biological tissue firmly, often with tools, during medical procedures or surgery.

Clamp Blood Vessels

A surgical procedure or technique involving the use of a clamp to temporarily stop or restrict blood flow through a vessel.