The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Patient at Risk

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is planning care for a patient at risk for developing an infection. Which intervention is the most important for the nurse to include in this patient's plan of care?

• A) Wash hands prior to providing care to the patient.
• B) Provide prophylactic antibiotic therapy as prescribed.
• C) Wear a mask when caring for the patient.
• D) Wear a gown and gloves when changing the patient's linen.

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