An Acute Care Facility Is Working to Decrease the Risk

question 21

Multiple Choice

An acute care facility is working to decrease the risk of nosocomial infections in older patients. Which preventative action should be included?

• A) Limit the sanitization of equipment.
• B) Adopt aspiration precautions for dysphagia.
• C) Provide antibiotics as prescribed for viral infections.
• D) Insert an indwelling urinary catheter for urinary incontinence.

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