Which of the following infection control strategies should the nurse implement to decrease the risk of infection in the burn-injured patient?

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Nurses can help reduce the risk of infection by using topical antibacterial wound ointments and dressings as prescribed,daily questioning the need for invasive devices such as central IV access and indwelling urinary catheters,and maintaining aseptic technique during all care provided to the patient.Changing the indwelling urinary catheter will not reduce the risk of infection; wound care is achieved by aseptic technique; and restricting family is not an intervention related to infection prevention.

Which of the Following Infection Control Strategies Should the Nurse