Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
A charge nurse is teaching a group of healthcare workers about hand hygiene to prevent infection. Which of the following information should the charge nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Chlorhexidine is recommended for hand hygiene when caring for immunosuppressed clients as it has broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. Alcohol-based hand rubs can irritate eyes, are ineffective against Clostridium difficile, and artificial nails harbor pathogens.