The nurse teaches the patient the proper handwashing technique before discharge and asks for a return demonstration. Which hand hygiene technique indicates that patient teaching by the nurse is effective?
a. The patient washes hands with running water.
b. Soap, water, and friction are used by the patient.
c. The patient washes hands with very hot water.
d. A basin with warm soapy water is used.
B
The patient understands that proper handwashing requires soap, water, and friction to remove microorganisms from the skin and rinse them away. Running water is insufficient to wash hands properly because water alone cannot remove as many microorganisms as soap and water can re-move. The patient risks tissue damage, dry skin, and irritation from hot water. Washing hands in a basin may remove surface debris, but the hands are not decontaminated because the debris re-mains in the rinse water.
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