Question

62 multiple choice 1 point a healthcare worker is caring for a patient with clostridium difficile infection. which of the following hand hygiene methods is most appropriate? using chlorhexidine - based sanitizer washing hands with soap and water using alcohol - based hand sanitizer wearing gloves only without hand hygiene clear my selection

Explanation:

Clostridium difficile forms spores which are not effectively killed by alcohol - based sanitizers or chlorhexidine - based sanitizers. Wearing gloves only without hand hygiene is not sufficient. Soap and water can physically remove the spores.

Answer:

B. Washing hands with soap and water