A Nurse Is Working with a Student on the Pediatric

question 11

Multiple Choice

A nurse is working with a student on the pediatric unit caring for patients in contact isolation for infectious diarrhea.Which action by the student warrants intervention by the nurse?

• A) Changes gloves, performs hand hygiene after touching a contaminated site
• B) Performs hand hygiene with alcohol-based rubs after caring for patients
• C) Uses an alcohol-based hand sanitizer prior to putting on gloves
• D) Washes her hands with soap and hot water when they are visibly soiled

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