Which of the following statements is true of healthcare personnel and good hand hygiene?

A) Hand hygiene is carefully followed.
B) Compliance is difficult to achieve.
C) Only nurses need to practice hand hygiene.
D) Wearing gloves reduces the need for hand hygiene.


B

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