The nurse has just received a patient from the emergency department with an admitting diagnosis of bacterial meningitis.To prevent the spread of nosocomial infections to other patients,what is the best action by the nurse?
A) Implement droplet precautions upon admission.
B) Wash hands thoroughly before leaving the room.
C) Scrub the hub of all central line ports before use.
D) Dispose of all bloody dressings in biohazard bags.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Droplet precautions are maintained for a patient with bacterial meningitis until 24 hours after the initiation of antibiotic therapy to reduce the potential for spread of the infection.Washing hands and scrubbing the hub of injection ports are practices that help reduce the risk of infection,but added precautions are necessary for preventing the spread of bacterial meningitis.Disposing of all bloody dressings in biohazard bags is a standard universal precaution and is not specific to bacterial meningitis.

The Nurse Has Just Received a Patient from the Emergency