The nurse delivers client care in a community setting. Which infection control procedures should the nurse keep in mind when providing this care? (Select all that apply.)
1. Protect the nurse
2. Foster the spread of disease
3. Protect the community from infection
4. Promote safety
5. Protect the client
Answer: 1, 3, 5
1. The nurse needs to ensure the nurse's safety from infection.
2. The nurse would seek to prevent the spread of infection.
3. The nurse protects the community from communicable diseases.
4. Safety is a separate issue from infection control.
5. The nurse protects the client against infection.
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