During a home visit the nurse notes that the caregiver does not apply clean gloves before removing the patient's leg wound dressings. What should the nurse do to encourage infection control practices in this home?

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Placing the box of gloves next to the bag used to discard soiled dressings will remind the caregiver to use gloves and dispose of them properly, which will help prevent the spread of infection. Just placing the box of gloves in the bathroom (A) or reminding the caregiver to wash hands (B) may not address the specific issue of not using gloves during wound care. Encouraging the caregiver to touch only the edges of the soiled dressings (D) is a good practice, but using gloves should still be emphasized.

During a Home Visit the Nurse Notes That the Caregiver