Nosocomial or health-care acquired infections are those acquired during hospitalization or within a hospital setting. What is the best method for preventing these infections?
A) Good hand washing before and after approaching every patient.
B) These infections cannot be avoided these days because of the high rates of infection of the general public.
C) Isolate every patient having surgery.
D) Use contact isolation for every patient at risk.

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Good hand washing practices are the most effective way to prevent the spread of nosocomial infections. This includes washing hands before and after coming into contact with every patient or their surroundings. Isolation and contact precautions are important for patients who are already infected, but hand washing is the most important measure to prevent the spread of infection in the first place. Option B is incorrect as there are a plethora of measures to avoid these infections, and option C and D do not apply to every patient, and they are not the best methods to prevent healthcare-associated infections overall.

Nosocomial or Health-Care Acquired Infections Are Those Acquired During Hospitalization