Which of the following is an example of a nursing intervention that is

Which of the following is an example of a nursing intervention that is implemented to reduce a reservoir of infection for a client?

1. Covering the mouth and nose when sneezing
2. Wearing disposable gloves
3. Isolating client’s articles
4. Changing soiled dressings

ANSWER

ANS: 4
To control or eliminate reservoir sites for infection, the nurse eliminates or controls sources of body fluids, drainage, or solutions that might harbor microorganisms. The nurse also carefully discards articles that become contaminated with infectious material such as in changing soiled dressings. Covering the mouth and nose when sneezing is an intervention to control a portal of exit. Wearing disposable gloves helps protect the susceptible host. Isolating client’s articles is an intervention to control transmission.