The nurse is providing infection control teaching to a group of patients. The patient statement that best demonstrates understanding of the teaching provided is:
a. "I should take an antibiotic at the first sign of an infection."
b. "Hand hygiene is one of the most effec-tive ways I can prevent the spread of in-fection."
c. "Vaccinations only prevent a disease from becoming severe."
d. "If I eat a nutritious diet, it will be diffi-cult for me to get an infection."
B
Hand hygiene is the most effective single act that can reduce the spread of disease. Antibiotics should not be taken at the first sign of infection, especially if the infection is caused by a virus; vaccinations can also prevent diseases from occurring; a nutritious diet is only one component in the prevention of infection.
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