The nurse cares for a client who acquires a healthcare-associated infection while in an isolation environment. Which action will the infection control nurse take that best responds to the client's condition?
A. Plan staff education on isolation precautions and proper hand hygiene.
B. Ask the client if he or she is performing hand hygiene.
C. Examine isolation equipment outside the client's room.
D. Plan staff education on the identification of client's at greatest risk for infection.
Answer: A
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