Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach
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Chapter 9.3, Problem 3NP
In the health care environment, use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer is appropriate in all of the following situations, except:
- a. An RN is entering a patient’s room to administer an oral medication.
- b. An RN has removed his gloves and is exiting a patient’s room.
- c. An RN is preparing to don sterile gloves for a procedure.
- d. An RN has performed a dressing change and his hands are visibly soiled.
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