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what are two actions basic to nursing care?
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asepsis & infection control & standard precautions
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asepsis
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includes activities to prevent infections or break the chain of infection. it can be either medical or surgical
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medical asepsis
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clean technique, involves procedures and practices that reduce the number and transfer of pathogens.
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surgical asepsis
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sterile techique, includes practices used to render and keep objects and area free from microorganisms.
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ex. of medical asepsis
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performing hand hygiene and wearing gloves
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ex. surgical asepsis
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include inserting an indwelling urinary catheter or inserting an IV catherter
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