A Nurse Is Assigned to Multiple Patients on a Busy

question 17

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assigned to multiple patients on a busy surgical unit.To minimize the onset and spread of infection,the nurse should:

• A) insert indwelling catheters to prevent incontinence.
• B) use aseptic technique when performing procedures.
• C) use barriers sparingly to reduce the patient's sense of isolation.
• D) keep mucus membranes dry to prevent maceration.