The nurse is instructing a patient on ways to prevent the onset of infection. What should be included in these instructions?
1. Wash hands after using disposable tissues for nasal secretions.
2. Reduce animal protein in the diet.
3. Take prescribed antibiotics until symptoms subside.
4. There is no need to limit interactions with people or crowds.
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Rationale 1: One way to reduce the spread of infection is to use disposable tissues for nasal secretions. The nurse should instruct the patient to wash the hands after using a disposable tissue.
Rationale 2: Protein is needed for the production of antibodies. There is no evidence that animal protein intake increases the risk of infection.
Rationale 3: Antibiotics should be taken as prescribed, not until symptoms subside.
Rationale 4: Limiting interactions with people and crowds is one way to reduce the spread of infection.
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