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The nurse manager is reviewing the incidence of hospital-acquired infections for a particular care area. Which single action would improve the incidence of infections in the hospital?
1. Frequent hand washing
2. Using paper towels
3. Using antibacterial soap
4. Wearing gloves
Correct

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Rationale 1: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 1 out of every 20 hospitalized patients will contract a hospital-acquired infection. Hand hygiene is the key to providing safer and less expensive care. (See Page 18 The Ideal Work Environment)
Rationale 2: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 1 out of every 20 hospitalized patients will contract a hospital-acquired infection. Hand hygiene is the key to providing safer and less expensive care. The use of paper towels has not been proven to improve the incidence of infections in the hospital. (See Page 18 The Ideal Work Environment)
Rationale 3: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 1 out of every 20 hospitalized patients will contract a hospital-acquired infection. Hand hygiene is the key to providing safer and less expensive care. The use of antibacterial soap has not been proven to improve the incidence of infections in the hospital. (See Page 18 The Ideal Work Environment)
Rationale 4: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 1 out of every 20 hospitalized patients will contract a hospital-acquired infection. Hand hygiene is the key to providing safer and less expensive care. Wearing gloves has not been proven to improve the incidence of infections in the hospital. (See Page 18 The Ideal Work Environment)

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