Factors that decrease the risk of nosocomial infections in older clients in hospitals and long-term care facilities include
A) using indwelling urinary catheters in clients who are incontinent of urine.
B) using aspiration precautions for clients with dysphagia.
C) prescribing antibiotics to treat viral infections.
D) sharing equipment without sanitization measures among several clients.
B
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