Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Full-length
Passage / Scenario
A client with a necrotizing spider bite is to perform his own dressing changes at home.The nurse is aware that which of the following statements, if made by the client, indicates a correct understanding of aseptic technique?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Strategy: Answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) not most important (2) correct-indicates understanding of asepsis, whose hallmark is handwashing (3) is not possible to carry out (4) should use only the prescribed medications on the wound