A nurse is providing care to several clients. The nurse performs handwashing with soap and water instead of an alcohol-based hand sanitizer for a client infected with which pathogen? Select all that apply
A) Clostridium difficile
B) Norovirus
C) Staphylococcus aureas
D) Candida albicans
E) E. coli
Ans: A, B
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Alcohol-based products are not effective against Clostridium difficile or Norovirus. Therefore, handwashing with soap and water is required for any contact with a client who has diarrhea. Use of alcohol-based products are appropriate for clients with infections involving Staphylococcus aureas, candida, and E. coli.
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