An experienced nurse is teaching a student nurse the proper use of hand hygiene. Which of the following is an accurate guideline that should be discussed?

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Hand hygiene should be performed before and after direct contact with clients, after contact with contaminated items, and after removing gloves. Therefore, hand hygiene must be performed after contact with inanimate objects near the client.

Answer: B
 The use of hand hygiene does not eliminate the need for gloves, as gloves should still be worn when there is the possibility of contact with bodily fluids or contaminated items.

Answers A and D are incorrect. The use of gloves does not eliminate the need for hand hygiene, and hand lotions should be used after hand hygiene to prevent skin dryness and cracking.

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