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You are working as a nurse on a medical-surgical unit. What roles might you play in...

You are working as a nurse on a medical-surgical unit. What
roles might you play in the chain of infection? That is, what
“links” might you be?

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PREVENTION OF CHAIN OF INFECTION:-
         - Nurses have crucial role in Health care infection control.
         - According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention,universal precautions are designed to prevent the transmission of blood borne pathogens when providing first aid or healthcare.
         - Hand washing is potent weapon in the nurse’s arsenal against infection,and is the single most important nursing intervention to prevent infection.
         - Avoidance of urinary catheterization is recommended whenever possible. If it is not feasible then intermittent catheterization is preferred.
         - Irrigating cutaneous wounds thoroughly between dressing changes, debriding necrotic material effectively and dressing a wound appropriately to absorb exudates.
         - Neutropenic patients should receive frequent oral care, including teeth brushing and gentle flossing, or receive oral antimicrobial rinses.
         - Using full barrier precautions (sterile field, caps, gowns, masks and gloves) when preparing for the insertion of central venous catheters.
         - practical bedside interventions, nurses can provude a safe environment for patients by creating an open, non-punitive environment


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