The student nurse observes another nurse wash the hands in the client's bathroom before exiting the room. This client's stool came back positive (+) for Clostridium difficile (C. diff). Why is this behavior incorrect?

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The bathroom has a high concentration of pathogens since the client's stool is disposed in the toilet. Recontamination after handwashing in the client's bathroom will occur. Hand hygiene and sterile technique are two significant measures to prevent the occurrence and transmission of infection in healthcare settings. Although healthcare professionals know the importance of handwashing in preventing the spread of infection, studies show that the rate of compliance remains inadequate, costing $9.8 billion annually (Doronina et al., 2017).

The Student Nurse Observes Another Nurse Wash the Hands in the Client's