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The quality-improvement nurse reviewing fall-rate data is being evaluated for evidence-based practice and levels of evidence. Assessment data include a small study reports benefit but has no randomization and a high dropout rate. Which infection-prevention action is essential?

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Perform hand hygiene and apply the transmission-based precautions indicated by the client's diagnosis.Skip precautions if the client has no fever.Wear gloves only and skip hand hygiene when leaving the room.Use sterile technique for all routine hygiene regardless of diagnosis.

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A. 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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