Infection Control Measures for a Pneumonia Patient

Hard Safety And Infection Control Infection Control

A 72-year-old patient diagnosed with pneumonia is being admitted to the hospital. As a nurse, it is crucial to implement comprehensive infection control measures to prevent the spread of infection. In the context of this situation, which of the following actions should you take to ensure infection control? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Place the patient in a single occupancy room with negative pressure.

Initiate droplet precautions for the duration of the hospital stay.

Educate the patient on respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette.

Use sterile gloves while handling the patient’s personal items.

Ensure staff performing tasks with the patient have the influenza vaccine.

Perform hand hygiene before and after patient contact.

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