The nurse caring for a cognitively impaired older adult admitted to an acute care facility best minimizes this particular patient's risk for developing a nosocomial infection by
a. proper hand washing after each patient contact.
b. admitting the patient to a private room.
c. assigning staff to assist the patient with eating meals.
d. screening visitors to minimize contract with pathogens.
C
Poor nutrition can contribute to a patient's risks for developing a nosocomial infection, particu-larly among the older immunocompromised population. Many of the cognitively impaired older adults are already malnourished, so improving nutrition is a priority. Hand washing should occur before and after patient contact. A private room is not necessary. Screening visitors is not the best option; good nutrition will improve the patient's immune status, although obviously ill visi-tors should not visit.
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