Nurses play a vital role in combating chemical resistance through several strategies: 1. Infection Control Practices: Adhering to strict infection control protocols, such as hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and environmental cleaning. 2. Antibiotic Stewardship: Promoting the judicious use of antibiotics by following guidelines for prescribing and administering them. 3. Patient Education: Educating patients and their families about the importance of completing prescribed antibiotic courses and the implications of misuse. 4. Surveillance and Reporting: Participating in monitoring and reporting resistant infections to help track and manage outbreaks.
