A nurse is caring for a client with an infection. Which is the single most basic method of preventing transmission of pathogens?
A) Use of masks
B) Use of sterile gowns
C) Use of handwashing stations
D) Use of gloves
C
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The single most basic method of preventing transmission of pathogens is proper handwashing because it helps to break the chain of infection. Masks, sterile gowns, and gloves are personal protective equipment that every healthcare personnel must use when caring for infected clients.
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