Which of the following infection control strategies should the nurse implement to decrease the risk of infection in the burn-injured patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Apply topical antibacterial wound ointments/dressings.
b. Change indwelling urinary catheter every 7 days.
c. Daily assess the need for central IV catheters.
d. Restrict family visitation.
e. Maintain strict aseptic technique during burn wound management.
A, C, E
Nurses can help reduce the risk of infection by using topical antibacterial wound ointments and dressings as prescribed, daily questioning the need for invasive devices such as central IV access and indwelling urinary catheters, and maintaining aseptic technique during all care provided to the patient. Changing the indwelling urinary catheter will not reduce the risk of infection; wound care is achieved by aseptic technique; and restricting family is not an intervention related to infection prevention.
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