Which action by the nurse prevents infection in the labor and birth area?
a. Using clean techniques for all procedures
b. Keeping underpads and linens as dry as possible
c. Cleaning secretions from the vaginal area by using a back to front motion
d. Performing vaginal examinations every hour while the client is in active labor
ANS: B
Bacterial growth prefers a moist, warm environment. Use an aseptic technique if membranes are not ruptured; use a sterile technique if membranes are ruptured. Vaginal drainage should be removed with a front to back motion to decrease fecal contamination. Vaginal examinations should be limited to decrease transmission of vaginal organisms into the uterine cavity.
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