medium · NCLEX-RN Safety and Infection Prevention and Control
A nurse leaves the room of a client with suspected VRE colonization. The client had a C. difficile infection six months ago but has no current diarrhea, and the nurse's hands are not visibly soiled.
Which hand-hygiene method is most appropriate?
- Use chlorhexidine soap followed immediately by an alcohol rinse
- Delay hand hygiene until reaching the next client's bedside
- Rinse with water alone to avoid skin irritation
- Apply alcohol-based hand rub to all hand surfaces until dry
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