Before beginning care of a patient, the nurse should perform hand ...

[khang]

Before beginning care of a patient, the nurse should perform hand hygiene for a period of:
 
  a. 5 minutes.
  b. 2 minutes.
  c. 1 minute.
  d. 30 seconds.

Question 2

Perineal care for the female patient requires draping the patient. The best method for using a bath blanket to drape the patient is to place it in a:
 
  a. square position.
  b. long position.
  c. diamond position.
  d. rectangular position.

[Beatricemm]

Answer to Question 1

B
The nurse should wash hands after using the bathroom, after contact with any secretions, before eating, and before and after patient care. The nurse should use warm water, soap, and friction for 15 to 30 seconds, and dry hands thoroughly.

Answer to Question 2

C
Drape the patient with a bath blanket in the diamond position.

[khang]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[Bigfoot1984]

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