NCLEX Question of the Day
Safety and Infection Control QID 781
A nurse is caring for a patient who has been placed on contact precautions. What is the most important action for the nurse to take to prevent the spread of infection to other patients?
Explanation
For contact precautions, the nurse should wear gloves and a gown upon entering the patient's room to prevent the transmission of infection via direct or indirect contact with the patient or the patient's environment. Limiting visitors, timing of medication administration, and room signage do not directly prevent the spread of infection.
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