During dressing changes, using infection control measures falls under what type of nursing care?

During dressing changes, using infection control measures falls under what type of nursing care?

• A. Teaching
• B. Lifesaving measures
• C. Activities of daily living
• D. Controlling for adverse reactions

Answer: (D)

Preventing harm during procedures is the key idea. Dressing changes require strict infection control to keep the wound clean and avoid introducing pathogens, which would be an adverse outcome. So this aspect of care is about preventing adverse reactions (like infection) rather than teaching the patient, performing lifesaving actions, or assisting with daily activities. While you may educate the patient about wound care, the primary purpose of infection-control measures in this context is to prevent complications by maintaining sterility and proper technique.

Preventing harm during procedures is the key idea. Dressing changes require strict infection control to keep the wound clean and avoid introducing pathogens, which would be an adverse outcome. So this aspect of care is about preventing adverse reactions (like infection) rather than teaching the patient, performing lifesaving actions, or assisting with daily activities. While you may educate the patient about wound care, the primary purpose of infection-control measures in this context is to prevent complications by maintaining sterility and proper technique.