What action is most important for the nurse to take to prevent infectious skin disorders?
a. Use isolation precautions.
b. Wash hands frequently.
c. Use antibacterial soap.
d. Sterilize all contaminated objects.
ANS: B
Standard precautions should be used, including careful hand washing, when providing care for patients with infectious skin disorders to prevent transmission to self or to others.
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