How Can Nurses Help Prevent the Spread of Mutated Pathogens?
Nurses can implement various strategies to prevent the spread of mutated pathogens:
Hand Hygiene: Regular and thorough hand washing or using alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Using gloves, masks, and gowns when necessary to prevent transmission. Antibiotic Stewardship: Ensuring appropriate use of antibiotics to reduce the development of resistant strains. Vaccination: Promoting and administering vaccines to prevent infections that can mutate.
