The nurse is caring for a client with hepatitis A. Which technique sho

The nurse is caring for a client with hepatitis A. Which technique should the nurse use to promote proper hand-washing technique with this client?

1. Allow the water to splatter forcibly when it is turned on.
2. Clean the faucet after use.
3. Hold the hands upward under the faucet.
4. Use approximately a teaspoon of soap.

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: When the water is turned on, it should be adjusted so it does not splatter even if the flow is not very forceful.
Rationale 2: Cleaning the faucet after use would defeat the whole purpose of washing the hands. If the sink needs cleaning, clean it before washing the hands.
Rationale 3: Holding the hands upward under the faucet is incorrect. They should be held downward so the soap, germs, and water are washed downward from the hands and down the sink.
Rationale 4: Approximately 1 teaspoon of soap should be used when performing proper hand-washing technique.