The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Clostridium Difficile

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with Clostridium difficile.Which of the following nursing actions will have the greatest impact in preventing the spread of bacteria?

• A) Monthly in-services about contact precautions
• B) Placing all contaminated items in biohazard bags
• C) Mandatory cultures on all patients
• D) Proper hand hygiene techniques

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Essential Body Processes

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Sex Differences

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