The nurse wishes to control infection by manipulating the portal of entry.What action best demonstrates this process?

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Controlling infection by manipulating the portal of entry means preventing microorganisms from entering the body through vulnerable areas. Using sterile technique to insert a catheter is a good example of this because it reduces the risk of introducing microorganisms into the body through the urethra. Encouraging patients to eat high-protein meals, ensuring housekeeping keeps rooms clean, or providing patients with vitamin supplements may have other health benefits but they do not directly manipulate the portal of entry to control infection.

The Nurse Wishes to Control Infection by Manipulating the Portal