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A client is diagnosed with Clostridium difficile (C. difficile). What is the most important infection control measure for the nurse to implement?
Soap and water hand hygiene is critical for C. difficile because alcohol-based hand rubs are ineffective against C. difficile spores.
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Question: A client is diagnosed with Clostridium difficile (C. difficile). What is the most important infection control measure for the nurse to implement?
Answer options:
- Wearing a N95 respirator mask during client care.
- Performing hand hygiene with alcohol-based hand rub. ✅ Using soap and water for hand hygiene.
- Placing the client in a negative pressure isolation room.
Correct answer: Using soap and water for hand hygiene.
Explanation: Soap and water hand hygiene is critical for C. difficile because alcohol-based hand rubs are ineffective against C. difficile spores.
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