The nurse manager has noted an increase in wound infections in a postoperative unit.What instruction to the unit staff is the most important?
A) Wear gloves at all times.
B) Administer antibiotics as prescribed.
C) Assess patients for infection risk upon admission.
D) Follow hand hygiene protocols.
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