The nurse is visiting the home of a client recovering from pneumonia. Which observation indicates that teaching about infection control practices would be indicated?
1. Picks up a sandwich after petting the family dog
2. Hands are washed before and after preparing food
3. Washes hands after coughing and blowing the nose
4. Sets out a clean wash cloth and towel at the kitchen sink
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Rationale 1: The hands should be washed after touching a pet and before eating.
Rationale 2: Hands should be washed before and after preparing food.
Rationale 3: Hands should be washed after coughing and blowing the nose.
Rationale 4: Clean wash cloths and towels should be used every day.
Global Rationale: The hands should be washed after touching a pet and before eating. Hands should be washed before and after preparing food. Hands should be washed after coughing and blowing the nose. Clean wash cloths and towels should be used every day.
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