Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
A charge nurse is concerned about a recent increase in facility-acquired catheter infections. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Identifying precipitating factors is the first step to determine the root causes of increased infections, enabling targeted interventions. Training (A), meeting providers (B), or revising policy should follow after understanding the specific issues to ensure effectiveness.