Infection Control Measures for Postoperative Patients

Medium Safety And Infection Control Infection Control

A patient undergoing treatment for a surgical wound is at risk for infection. As part of the nursing care plan, several infection control measures must be considered to prevent postoperative infections. Select all the measures that the nurse should implement to ensure effective infection control in this scenario.

Select all that apply:

Instruct the patient to keep the incision site clean and dry.

Encourage the patient to maintain a healthy diet with adequate protein.

Educate the patient about signs and symptoms of infection.

Change the dressing daily or as prescribed.

Ensure all sterile equipment is used during dressing changes.

Discourage the patient from performing any physical activity.

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