The single most important intervention that the nurse can do to prevent a patient from developing a wound infection would be which of the following?
1. wear gloves at all times
2. frequent thorough hand washing
3. administer antibiotics as prescribed
4. encourage deep breathing and coughing
2
Rationale: Hand washing is still considered one of the most important methods of preventing wound infections. This is especially important in high acuity settings where susceptible hosts, compromised wounds, and infectious organisms are in close proximity to each other. It would be unrealistic to expect the nurse to wear gloves at all times. Not all patients are prescribed antibiotics. Deep breathing and coughing will help prevent the pooling of secretions in the lungs but may not be enough to prevent the onset and spread of infection.
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