A hospital nurse is aware that nosocomial infections pose a significant threat to many patients' health status. In order to reduce the spread of nosocomial infections, the nurse should prioritize which of the following actions?
A) Increased use of empiric antibiotic therapy
B) Use of disinfectants when providing patient hygiene
C) Vigilant and thorough hand hygiene
D) Patient education on the causes of infection
C
Feedback:
Good hand hygiene is probably the most effective method of preventing infections. This supersedes the importance of education regarding the causes of infection or the use of disinfectants. Antibiotic therapy should only be used on patients who clearly need this treatment.
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