Multiple Choice
A patient is sent home with an open wound that is still infected and being treated with wet-to-dry dressing changes four times a day. Before discharge, in order to prevent infecting other family members, the nurse would teach the patient to:
A) be the only person to perform the dressing changes, thus eliminating the risk of infection to other family members.
B) wash hands thoroughly before the dressing change.
C) use gowns, gloves, and masks for any family contact with him.
D) maintain medical asepsis and proper handling of the contaminated dressings.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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