Hand Hygiene Procedure
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After assisting a newly admitted client with removing their shoes and outerwear, a nurse notices what appears to be soil or grime on their hands. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A) Cleanse their hands with an alcohol-based gel.
B) Wash their hands with soap and water.
C) Brush off the soil against a cloth surface.
D) Use a wet paper towel to remove the soil.
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Hand Hygiene Protocols
The question describes a situation where a nurse notices visible soil or grime on their hands after assisting a client. The key word here is visible soil.
According to clinical guidelines, hand hygiene methods depend on whether hands are visibly dirty or not.
Clinical Guidelines
1. Alcohol-based hand rub: For routine cleaning when hands are NOT visibly soiled.
2. Soap and water: When hands ARE visibly soiled with dirt, blood, or body fluids.
Let's evaluate our options. Option A suggests using an alcohol-based gel. This is incorrect because alcohol rubs do not effectively remove physical debris or soil.
~~A. Alcohol-based gel~~
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