The Nurse and the Student Nurse Are Caring for Two

The nurse and the student nurse are caring for two different patients on the medical-surgical unit. One patient is in airborne precautions, and one is in contact precautions. The nurse explains to the student different interventions for care. Which information will the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

A) Dispose of supplies to prevent the spread of microorganisms.
B) Wash hands before entering and leaving both of the patients' rooms.
C) Be consistent in nursing interventions since there is only one difference in the precautions.
D) Apply the knowledge the nurse has of the disease process to prevent the spread of microorganisms.
E) Have patients in airborne precautions wear a mask during transportation to other departments.
F) Check the working order of the negative-pressure room for the airborne precaution patient on admission and at discharge.