The most important nursing action in preventing neonatal infection is
a. Good handwashing
b. Isolation of infected infants
c. Separate gown technique
d. Standard Precautions
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A Virtually all controlled clinical trials have demonstrated that effective
handwashing is responsible for the prevention of nosocomial infection in nursery
units.
B Overcrowding must be avoided in nurseries and infants with infectious processes
should be isolated; however, the most important nursing action for preventing
neonatal infection is effective handwashing.
C Separate gowns should be worn in caring for each individual infant. Soiled
linens should be disposed of in an appropriate manner; however, the most
important nursing action for preventing neonatal infection is effective
handwashing.
D Measures to be taken include Standard Precautions, careful and thorough
cleaning, frequent replacement of used equipment, and disposal of excrement
and linens in an appropriate manner. The most important nursing action for
preventing neonatal infection is effective handwashing.
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