The nurse instructs the nursing assistant in a long-term care facility regarding infection control measures. Which actions by the nursing assistant demonstrate understanding? (Select all that ap-ply.)
a. Assisting residents with hand hygiene prior to meals
b. Cleaning incontinent residents as soon as possible
c. Ensuring residents who require assistance with feeding take prescribed antibiotics during meals
d. Inspecting residents' skin for open areas during bathing
e. Assisting residents with hand hygiene af-ter participating in group activities
A, B, D, E
It is important for the nursing assistant to assist residents with hand hygiene prior to meals and after participating in group activities in order to help prevent the spread of infection. Cleaning incontinent residents as soon as possible prevents skin breakdown, which may lead to infection. While bathing residents, the nursing assistant should monitor for signs of skin breakdown and report any areas to the nurse. Nursing assistants are not permitted to administer medications.
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