A Nurse Caring for an Elderly Client Who Has Had

question 15

Multiple Choice

A nurse caring for an elderly client who has had surgery and is in the hospital knows that the client is at high risk for developing a nosocomial infection.One of the most important things that the nurse can do to prevent this client from obtaining a nosocomial infection is to:

• A) Practice appropriate hand hygiene
• B) Request prophylactic antibiotics for the client
• C) Place the client in isolation
• D) Encourage the client to turn,cough and deep breath every 2 hours

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