The nurse cares for a client with norovirus. Which action by the nurse regarding the isolation precautions should the nurse perform?
A. Using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer after leaving the client's room.
B. Placing the client in a negative-pressure room.
C. Using soap and water only when leaving the client's room.
D. Donning sterile gloves when entering the client's room.
Answer: C
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