Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
The nurse is using contact precautions to change the soiled bed sheet of the client with Clostridium difficile. In the process, the nurse's right glove and skin on a finger is torn. After removing the soiled gloves, which action is priority?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
C: Soap and water effectively remove C. difficile spores. A: Bleeding may flush pathogens. B: Bleach damages skin. D: Alcohol is ineffective against C. difficile spores.