Question

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 rubs are a common and effective method of hand hygiene in healthcare settings, especially when hands are not visibly soiled. Limiting soap - and - water washing due to dry skin is not proper as it may compromise hygiene. Washing hands with soap and water for 30 seconds is a good practice but not the only proper one. Using an alcohol - based hand rub before handling patient food items helps prevent contamination. Using it after assisting a patient with an unspecified activity (C) is also a form of hand hygiene but the option of using it before setting up a patient's lunch tray is more directly related to preventing food - borne contamination.

Answer:

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