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jessicacav

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To prevent the transmission of microorganisms, nurses must do which of the following?
 
  a. Break the chain of infection.
  b. Discourage client contact with susceptible individuals.
  c. Identify colonized individuals.
  d. Recognize modes of transmission.

Question 2

Which of these statements BEST describes the concept of self-awareness?
 
  a. how a person thinks or feels about him- or herself
  b. consciously knowing how one thinks, feels, believes, and behaves at any specific time
  c. what a person believes about what activities are appropriate
  d. having a group of friends who give a person feedback about what the person is doing


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sarajane1989

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Nurses can use specific strategies to break or block the transmission of infection. These strategies focus on breaking one of the six links in the chain of infection. Hand washing is the most important practice in preventing spread of infection.

Answer to Question 2

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Self-awareness relates to consciously knowing how one thinks, feels, believes, and behaves at any specific time.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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