A patient tells the nurse that she washes her hands many times throughout the day because she wants to kill all of the germs before she provides care to her small children. Which of the following is the nurse's best response to this patient?
1. "Bacteria are always present on the skin, and too much hand washing could lead to skin breakdown.".
2. "That's a good thing, because hand washing will kill all bacteria.".
3. "Make sure you use an antibiotic ointment on areas of skin breakdown.".
4. "Bacteria can't grow on the skin, so the hand washing is not needed.".
"Bacteria are always present on the skin, and too much hand washing could lead to skin breakdown.".
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What will be an ideal response?
Select the options that reflect the key concepts related to collaboration. Select all that apply
1. Partnership 2. Interdependence 3. Position 4. Responsibility 5. Dynamic
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a. Have the client write down the steps of the procedure. b. Have the client self-administer the insulin. c. Demonstrate the techniques using a mannequin. d. Have the client tell the nurse the steps of the procedure.