When teaching wound care in the home, the nurse instructs the caregiver about all the following except the:
a. safe storage and use of antiseptics and disinfectants in the home.
b. need to isolate the client from other family members.
c. importance of handwashing before and after wound care.
d. need to wash contaminated linen separate from household linen.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This information needs to be supplied.
B Correct: Clients requiring isolation are not treated at home.
C Incorrect: This information needs to be supplied.
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