The Nurse Correctly Identifies That the Most Effective Method to Prevent

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse correctly identifies that the most effective method to prevent hospital-acquired infections is:

• A) use of sterile technique.
• B) isolation protocols.
• C) antibiotic use.
• D) handwashing.

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Definitions:

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Limiting Factors

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Life History Traits

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