To reduce the risk of infection in a patient with a transplanted kidney, it is imperative for the nurse to:
A) Wash hands carefully and frequently
B) Ensure immediate function of the donated kidney
C) Instruct the patient to wear a face mask
D) Restrict visitors
Ans: A
Feedback: The nurse ensures that the patient is protected from exposure to infection by hospital staff, visitors, and other patients with active infections. Careful handwashing is imperative; face masks may be worn by hospital staff and visitors to reduce the risk for transmitting infectious agents while the patient is receiving high doses of immunosuppressants.
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