The Nurse Instructs the Nursing Assistant in a Long-Term Care

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse instructs the nursing assistant in a long-term care facility regarding infection control measures.Which actions by the nursing assistant demonstrate understanding? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Assisting residents with hand hygiene prior to meals
• B)Cleaning incontinent residents as soon as possible
• C)Ensuring residents who require assistance with feeding take prescribed antibiotics during meals
• D)Inspecting residents' skin for open areas during bathing
• E)Assisting residents with hand hygiene after participating in group activities

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