Nurses must care for several clients during each shift. Which action by the nurse demonstrates appropriate hand hygiene?
1. Putting on gloves
2. Washing hands with soap and water
3. Wiping hands off when entering room
4. Using the client's soap on hands
Correct Answer: 2
Washing hands with soap and water demonstrates appropriate hand hygiene. Putting on gloves and wiping hands off when entering the client's room does not demonstrate appropriate hand hygiene. The use of the client's soap on the hand is not appropriate when performing hand hygiene.
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