The nurse is intervening for a patient that has a risk for a urinary infection. Which direct care nursing intervention is most appropriate?
a. Teaches proper handwashing technique
b. Properly cleans the patient's toilet
c. Transports urine specimen to the lab
d. Informs the oncoming nurse during hand-off
ANS: A
Teaching proper handwashing technique is a direct care nursing intervention. All the rest are indirect nursing care: cleaning the toilet, transporting specimens, and performing hand-off reports.
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