Which instruction would the nurse include when teaching a patient methods to prevent infections in the home? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
A. How to properly wash hands
B. The importance of not becoming immunized
C. How to cook foods to the proper internal temperature
D. The importance of taking all prescribed antibiotics
E. The importance of obtaining prophylactic rabies vaccines
Answer (2)
Key methods to prevent infections include proper hand washing, cooking foods to proper temperatures, and taking prescribed antibiotics fully. Avoiding immunizations is not valid for infection control, and rabies vaccinations are specific to high-risk situations. Therefore, the correct choices are A, C, and D.
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Key methods to prevent infections include teaching proper hand washing, cooking foods to proper temperatures, and stressing the importance of taking prescribed antibiotics. Vaccination is also crucial for infection prevention. Avoiding immunizations is not a valid method for infection control. ;
