In an attempt at reducing risk in the workplace, the nurse manager emphasizes which of the following nursing interventions to the staff?
1. Assess vital signs only once daily.
2. Raise the temperature in the client's room.
3. Wash hands.
4. Wear a mask for all client care.
3. Wash hands.
Rationale:
Washing hands is always the first and best way to stop the spread of microorganisms, which cause infections. Assessing vital signs is important but should be done more frequently than once daily. Raising the temperature in a client's room would contribute to the growth of microorganisms. Wearing a mask for all clients is not practical and is unnecessary unless a microorganism is airborne and the client is in isolation.
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