Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
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The nurse is performing a dressing change for a client with an infected wound. Which actions by the aide indicate adherence to appropriate infection control procedures? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,C
Rationale
Encasing the dressing in a glove and washing hands before and after glove use prevent contamination. Saving sterile supplies compromises sterility, and wrapping in paper towels before regular trash disposal risks infection spread; biohazard disposal is required.