During a home visit the nurse notes that the caregiver does not apply clean gloves before removing the patient's leg wound dressings. What should the nurse do to encourage infection control practices in this home?
1. Place the box of gloves next to the sink in the bathroom.
2. Remind the caregiver to wash hands after completing wound care.
3. Place the box of gloves next to the bag used to discard soiled dressings.
4. Encourage the caregiver to touch only the edges of the soiled dressings.
Correct Answer: 3
If the box of gloves is next to the bag used to discard soiled dressings, the caregiver will be reminded to put on a pair of gloves before removing the dressing. Placing the box of gloves next to the sink in the bathroom might not be convenient enough to encourage consistent use. Hand washing should occur before and after wound care. Touching the edges of the soiled dressing will not prevent the spread of infection.
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