The nurse is preparing to care for a patient who was just transferred from the emergency care unit to the medical-surgical floor. What is the most effective means of preventing microbial transmission?
A) Wearing gloves
B) Using aseptic technique
C) Meticulous handwashing
D) Disinfecting all equipment
Ans: C
Feedback: Handwashing is the principal means of preventing the spread of organisms among patients. Wearing gloves when they're indicated, using aseptic technique, and disinfecting equipment between patients are all important; however, none of these techniques is a substitute for handwashing.
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