The home health nurse is teaching a patient and family about hand hygiene in the home.The nurse is sure to emphasize washing hands before

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Patients should perform hand hygiene before and after treatments and when coming in contact with body fluids.Depending on the type of patient,holding hands does not require washing of hands before but is advisable before touching eyes,nose,or mouth-washing hands afterward would be a good practice.Washing hands before and after opening the refrigerator and using the computer is not required but during cold and flu season might be advisable.

The Home Health Nurse Is Teaching a Patient and Family