When Performing a Physical Examination, Safety Must Be Considered to Protect

question 4

Multiple Choice

When performing a physical examination, safety must be considered to protect the examiner and the patient from transmission of infection.Which of these statements describes the most appropriate action the nurse should take when performing a physical examination?

• A)Washing one's hands after removing gloves is not necessary, as long as the gloves are still intact.
• B)Hands are washed before and after every physical patient encounter.
• C)Hands are washed before the examination of each body system to prevent the spread of bacteria from one part of the body to another.
• D)Gloves are worn throughout the entire examination to demonstrate to the patient concern regarding the spread of infectious diseases.

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Independent Variables

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Multiple Regression Model

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