Which intervention should the nurse urge a client with a cold to use to avoid spreading the infection to other family members?
A. "Wash your hands after blowing your nose or sneezing."
B. "Use a dishwasher or boiling water to clean all dishes and utensils you have used."
C. "Have the other members of your family wear masks until all cold manifestations have subsided."
D. "Humidify the air in your home with a humidifier or by running hot shower water to produce steam."
A
Cold viruses are shed in nasal and bronchial secretions. Handwashing after events that place vi-ruses on the hands reduces the risk that the viruses will be spread directly or indirectly to others. Dishes need only to be washed in hot, sudsy water. The mouth has more protective mechanisms to prevent viral infection than do either the nose or the conjunctiva of the eye. Masks worn by others have not been proven effective in preventing the spread of colds and may give family members a false sense of security. Humidifying the air promotes comfort but does not inhibit viral spread.
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