Question

1. which action by the nurse is an example of proper hand hygiene? limits washing with soap and water because the skin of their hands is dry uses an alcohol - based hand rub prior to setting up the patients lunch tray and opening the containers washes their hands with soap and water for 30 seconds uses an alcohol - based hand rub after assisting a patient with c

Explanation:

Alcohol - based hand rub is a common and proper hand - hygiene method in healthcare settings, especially when hands are not visibly soiled. Washing hands with soap and water for 30 seconds may not always be necessary if hands are clean, and limiting soap - and - water washing due to dry skin is not proper if hands are contaminated. Also, using hand rub after assisting a patient with an activity (the description seems incomplete here but assuming normal non - soiled conditions) is correct hand hygiene. However, using hand rub before setting up a patient's lunch tray is a clear example of proper hand hygiene to prevent contamination of food.

Answer:

Uses an alcohol - based hand rub prior to setting up the patient's lunch tray and opening the containers