Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has a Clostridium difficile infection. Which of the following cleansing agents should the nurse use for hand hygiene?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Soap and water
Rationale:
🟣 Clostridium difficile forms spores that are resistant to alcohol-based sanitizers.
🟣 Mechanical friction with soap and water is necessary to physically remove these spores from the skin.
🟣 Other agents like chlorhexidine or povidone-iodine are ineffective for routine hand hygiene in C. diff cases.
🟣 Proper handwashing reduces transmission in healthcare settings and protects both clients and staff.
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This question is from LPN Medsurg Level 2 Exam~2024 which contains 42 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4