Which of these interventions does a nurse manager, reviewing infection control interventions with the nursing staff, tell the staff will reduce reservoirs of infection?
A. Keeping bedside table surfaces clean and dry
B. Placing tissues and soiled dressings in paper bags
C. Changing dressings that become wet or soiled Correct
D. Placing capped needles and syringes in puncture-resistant containers
E. Using soap and water to remove drainage, dried secretions, or excess perspiration from a client's skin
F. Emptying urinary drainage systems (Foley catheter drainage) on each shift unless prescribed otherwise by a physician
Ans:
A. Keeping bedside table surfaces clean and dry
C. Changing dressings that become wet or soiled
E. Using soap and water to remove drainage, dried secretions, or excess perspiration from a client's skin
F. Emptying urinary drainage systems (Foley catheter drainage) on each shift unless prescribed otherwise by a physician
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