A patient is diagnosed with an antibiotic-resistant infection. Which action should the nurse take to reduce the spread of this infection?
A. Limit exposure to this patient.
B. Restrict visitors and plan activities to coincide with meal delivery times.
C. Isolate the supplies used to care for this patient.
D. Transfer the patient to a semiprivate room.
Answer: C
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