Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1465 of 2368
A client returns from walking in the hallway wearing gripper socks. What should the nurse do before the client gets back into bed?
- Let the client keep the socks on in bed
- Wipe the soles of the socks with a dry cloth
- Remove the gripper socks
- Cover the socks with a clean towel
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Correct answer: Remove the gripper socks
Pathogens from the floor transfer from gripper socks to bed linens, so the socks are removed before bed.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Infection: Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026