A nurse is attending to a client with an infectious disease. After changing the linen and caring for the patient, the nurse uses an alcohol-based hand rub. Which of the following is a reason for the nurse to use an alcohol-based hand rub?
A) It destroys microbial spores on the skin.
B) It provides the greatest reduction in microbial counts.
C) It destroys potentially harmful keratin skin cells.
D) It alters viral replication on the skin.
B
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The nurse uses an alcohol-based hand rub as it provides the fastest and greatest reduction in microbial counts on the skin. Other advantages include: alcohol-based hand rubs are more accessible because they do not require sinks or water; they increase compliance because they are easier to perform; they reduce costs by eliminating paper towels and waste management; and they are less irritating and drying than soap because they contain emollients. They can kill viruses but do not alter viral replication. They do not kill skin cells and they are ineffective against some spores.
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