Which action by the nurse caring for a cognitively impaired older adult admitted to an acute care facility best minimizes this particular patient's risk for developing infections?
A) Proper hand washing after each patient contact
B) Admitting the patient to a private room
C) Providing extra protein at meals
D) Screening visitors to minimize contract with pathogens
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