A nurse is educating a child and family about how to prevent health care-associated infections (HAIs). Which of the following statements by the nurse would be most appropriate to include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

Choice A reason: This statement by the nurse would be appropriate to include in the teaching, as it helps prevent the transmission of microorganisms through hand contact between the health care workers and the patient or their equipment.

Choice B reason: This statement by the nurse would be appropriate to include in the teaching, as it helps prevent the transmission of microorganisms through self-inoculation of the mucous membranes with unwashed hands.

Choice C reason: This statement by the nurse may not be appropriate to include in the teaching, as it may not be feasible or realistic for the patient or family to keep their room clean and tidy and dispose of any waste properly. This may be more of a responsibility of the environmental services staff.

Choice D reason: This statement by the nurse would be appropriate to include in the teaching, as it helps detect and treat any HAIs early and prevent complications or spread of infection.

Choice E reason: This statement by the nurse would be appropriate to include in the teaching, as it helps reduce the exposure of the patient to potential sources of infection from visitors and protect them from transmitting any infection to others.

Questions on Safety measures

Choice A reason: This is the correct answer, as gloves and gown are the appropriate PPE to wear when performing urinary catheter care for a patient who has a UTI. Gloves protect the nurse's hands from exposure to urine, which may contain infectious agents. Gown protects the nurse's clothing and skin from contamination by urine or other body fluids.

Choice B reason: This is not the correct answer, as gloves and mask are not the appropriate PPE to wear when performing urinary catheter care for a patient who has a UTI. Mask protects the nurse's mouth and nose from exposure to respiratory droplets, which are not a mode of transmission for UTIs.

Choice C reason: This is not the correct answer, as gloves and eye protection are not the appropriate PPE to wear when performing urinary catheter care for a patient who has a UTI. Eye protection protects the nurse's eyes from exposure to splashes or sprays of blood or body fluids, which are unlikely to occur during urinary catheter care.

Choice D reason: This is not the correct answer, as gloves only are not sufficient PPE to wear when performing urinary catheter care for a patient who has a UTI. Gloves protect the nurse's hands from exposure to urine, but they do not protect the nurse's clothing and skin from contamination by urine or other body fluids.