The hospital nurse educator is preparing an orientation class for those newly hired on the surgical suite.Which of the following will the educator include in the orientation curriculum regarding hand and fingernail care? Select all that apply.

A) Healthcare staff must routinely inspect their hands for breaks in skin.
B) Artificial nails are permitted if properly secured to the nailbed.
C) Wristwatches be may be worn as long as they are all metal.
D) Healthcare staff are to avoid wearing nail polish at all times.

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Joshua Stevens · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A,D, Explanation :   Infection control and prevention measures regarding hands and nails in the surgical suite and in all areas of most healthcare facilities include keeping fingernails short and clean; avoiding nail polish and artificial nails; checking skin condition of the hands; and removing all wristwatches and rings,as they are sources for bacteria.

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