The nurse is preparing to provide care to a patient recovering from surgery.What nursing action is the best way to prevent infection in a postoperative patient?

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Hand washing is the best defense against infection.D.Assessing vital signs will detect,not prevent,infection.C.Hanging dressings is important,but without hand washing,this is not helpful in preventing infection.B.Fluids prevent dehydration but do not directly affect infection risk.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Provide Care to a Patient