The nurse is caring for a patient who becomes nauseated and vomits without warning. The nurse has contaminated hands. The nurse's best next step is to
a. Clean hands with wipes from the bedside table.
b. Wash hands with an antimicrobial soap and water.
c. Use an alcohol-based waterless hand gel.
d. Instruct the patient to wash his face and hands.
B
The Centers for Disease Control recommends that when hands are visibly soiled, one should wash with a non-antimicrobial soap or with antimicrobial soap. Cleaning hands with wipes or using waterless hand gel does not meet this standard. If hands are not visibly soiled, use an alcohol-based waterless antiseptic agent for routinely decontaminating hands. The patient may very well need to wash his face and hands, but this is not the best next step.
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