What is the correct infection control procedure to following when providing intervention with a client that includes toileting and bladder management?
A. Wash hands before and after intervention. No protective clothing is required.
B. Wear protective gloves, and dispose of gloves in the appropriate waste container. Hand washing is not indicated if gloves have been worn.
C. Wear protective gloves, dispose of gloves in the appropriate waste container, and wash hands before and after intervention.
D. Wash hands only after intervention. No protective clothing is required.
ANS: B
Box 9-1: See Summary of Standard Precautions.
Hand washing (Box 9-2 and Figure 9-4) and the use of gloves are the most effective barriers to the infection cycle. The use of gloves does not eliminate the need for hand washing, and vice versa.
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