Which nursing intervention is most effective in preventing transfer of an organism from the wound of a client with osteomyelitis to other clients?

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In the presence of wound drainage,Contact Precautions may be used to prevent the spread of the offending organism to other clients and health care personnel.Restricting visitors does not prevent transfer.One visitor could possibly transfer the bacteria to another surface.Irrigating the wound would not destroy the organism.The wound should be covered to prevent transfer of the organism.

Which Nursing Intervention Is Most Effective in Preventing Transfer of an Organism