Question

The nurse manager of a surgical unit observes a nurse providing colostomy care to a client without using any personal protective equipment (ppe). what is the most appropriate response by the nurse manager in relation to the use of ppe?

Answer 1

The appropriate response of the nurse manager is to reprimand the nurse providing the colostomy care to a client without PPE because of the risk of transmitting nosocomial infections and maintaining hospital hygiene. The use of personal protective equipment should always be imposed in doing potentially infectious work, especially in the hospital.