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The nurse is planning care for a patient at risk for developing an infection. Which of the following interventions would the nurse include in this patient’s plan of care?
1. wash hands prior to providing care to the patient
2. provide prophylactic antibiotic therapy as prescribed
3. wear a mask when caring for the patient
4. wear a gown and gloves when changing the patient’s linen
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1 -- Prevention is the most important control measure for nosocomial infections. The pathogens causing these infections are transmitted primarily by contact with hospital personnel and contaminated inanimate objects. Effective hand hygiene is the single most important measure in infection control. Prophylactic antibiotic therapy could lead to the development of bacteria-resistant microorganisms and should not be done. The use of a mask, gown, or gloves is not needed to prevent the onset of infection with the patient.
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