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Unethical and costly to try to control infections by

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unethical and costly to try to control infections by treating everyone in the facility. Althoughwearing gloves to perform procedures that carry the risk of direct contact with contaminatedmaterial is a correct method of bacterial control, wearing gloves at all times is impractical,expensive, and unrealistic. Housekeeping staff are trained to use the correct agents fordecontamination and disinfection of all surfaces that place clients at risk.Which of the following statements reflects the current trend in the directives from the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for minimizing risks of infection?
only dressings with moisture require placement in a red bag. Bottles of solution that are sitting inthe client's room should be closed to prevent airborne contaminants from entering and creatingan unsterile situation.The nurse has just admitted a client to rule out active hepatitis B. The client is confused, spittingand scratching everyone who enters the room. The nurse should:

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