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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Adult

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The nurse is discharging a patient recovering from a respiratory infection. How would the nurse evaluate if the patient understands the most effective ways to prevent infection?
  1. “I will eat 5-6 servings of fruits and vegetables a day and increase my intake of whole grain products.”
  2. “I will wash my hands after being in public places.”
  3. “I will wear a face mask when I am in large groups of people.”
  4. “I will take my temperature once a day.”
Explanation
Answer: B - The nurse would confirm the patient’s understanding of effective ways to prevent infection if the patient acknowledged the importance of hand washing to prevent the spread of infection. The Centers for Disease Control maintains that frequent hand washing is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection.
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