The nurse is caring for a patient who is susceptible to infection.Which of the following nursing interventions will assist in decreasing the risk of infection?

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When protein intake is inadequate as a result of poor diet,the rate of protein breakdown exceeds that of tissue synthesis.A reduction in the intake of protein and other nutrients such as carbohydrates and fats reduces the body's defenses against infection and impairs wound healing.Teaching the patient about fall prevention,how to take a temperature,or about the effects of alcohol does not decrease the risk of infection.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Susceptible