A nurse is informing a nursing student about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Which guideline is in compliance with the CDC guidelines for handwashing?
A) When hands are visibly soiled
B) Before putting gloves on, but not after taking gloves off
C) Washing hands for 10 seconds
D) Initiating contact with every second client during the shift
A
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The CDC recommends handwashing when hands are visibly soiled, before and after contacts with all clients, after contact with any source of microorganisms, before and after performing invasive procedures, and before and after removing gloves. The CDC does not recommend handwashing only after removing gloves, but both before and after removing gloves. The nurse always needs to wear gloves if he or she has any breaks in the skin of the hands.
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