To Help Reduce Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs), the Nurse's First Priority

question 6

Multiple Choice

To help reduce hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) , the nurse's first priority is to

• A) Provide small bedside bags to dispose of used tissues.
• B) Administer antibiotics as ordered.
• C) Perform strict hand washing before and after care of each patient.
• D) Instruct each staff member to wear a mask while providing care.

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Definitions:

Infant

A baby or small child, usually not yet a year old.

Strange Situation

A procedure developed by psychologist Mary Ainsworth to assess attachment styles in children by observing their reactions to separations and reunions with their caregiver.

Mary Ainsworth

A developmental psychologist known for her work in the field of attachment theory, particularly the Strange Situation assessment.

Theory

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