Which behavior by the nurse indicates the highest potential for spreading infections among clients?
A)Disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap
B)Rubs alcohol-based hand gel for 20-30 seconds
C)Washes hands primarily after leaving each room
D)Uses warm water for medical asepsis

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Washing hands primarily after leaving each room, rather than both before and after, increases the risk of spreading infections among clients as it neglects the potential for contaminating clean areas or carrying pathogens from one patient to another.

Which Behavior by the Nurse Indicates the Highest Potential for Spreading