A patient is admitted for treatment of a home-acquired pressure ulcer. The patient is incontinent of urine and has Alzheimer disease. A Foley catheter is inserted. The nurse recognizes that the best way to break the infection chain is to:
a. discontinue the Foley as soon as possible.
b. wear a mask when working with the patient if she or he has a cold.
c. wear sterile gloves if there is a chance of contact with blood.
d. use surgical asepsis when handling body fluids.
A
To control or eliminate infection in reservoir sites, eliminate sources of body fluids, drainage, or solutions that possibly harbor microorganisms such as a Foley collection bag. Try not to work with patients who are highly susceptible to infection if you have a cold or other communicable infection. Another way of controlling the exit of microorganisms is by using standard precautions when handling body fluids such as urine, feces, and wound drainage. Wear clean gloves if there is a chance of contact with any blood or body fluids, and perform hand hygiene after providing care. Be sure to bag contaminated items appropriately.
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