Maternal-newborn nursing · practice question
A postpartum client on the mother-baby unit is being evaluated for immediate postpartum recovery. Assessment data include temperature 101.4°F (38.6°C), uterine tenderness, and foul-smelling lochia. Which infection-prevention action is essential?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. Perform hand hygiene and apply the transmission-based precautions indicated by the client's diagnosis.
Why
Infection control matches the pathogen route: hand hygiene plus appropriate precautions for contact, droplet, or airborne transmission.
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