Safety & Infection ControlQuestion 19 of 120
A nurse is caring for a client on contact precautions for Clostridioides difficile. Which action is correct?
a.Use alcohol-based hand rub after removing gloves
b.Wear an N95 respirator when entering the room
c.Wash hands with soap and water after client contact
d.Place the client in a negative-pressure room
Explanation
C. difficile spores are not reliably killed by alcohol-based rubs, so hand hygiene with soap and water is required. Contact precautions, not airborne precautions, are indicated.
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