Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1556 of 2368
The nurse is about to care for a client who has diarrhea from suspected C. difficile infection. Which hand hygiene method should the nurse use?
- Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
- Wear gloves and skip hand cleaning
- Wash with soap and water
- Rinse hands with water only
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Correct answer: Wash with soap and water
Soap and water are required when hands are visibly soiled or when the client has diarrhea from suspected or confirmed C. difficile.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), General Survey: Hand Hygiene. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026