The transplant team works to decrease the number of posttransplant infections due to iatrogenic causes. Which nursing intervention would support this goal?
1. Maintaining strict sterile technique with all invasive procedures
2. Teaching the patient to restrict the number of visitors after returning home
3. Identifying potential source of infection from patient history
4. Assisting with careful screening of donors
Answer: 1
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