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Explanation:

Analyze CDC and WHO hand hygiene guidelines

The CDC and WHO guidelines emphasize performing hand hygiene at key moments, including immediately before touching a patient and immediately after touching a patient (part of the "5 Moments for Hand Hygiene").

Evaluate the incorrect options

• Option 1: Performing hand hygiene only at the start and end of work is insufficient.
• Option 2: Alcohol-based hand rubs are ineffective when hands are visibly soiled; soap and water must be used.
• Option 4: Alcohol-based hand rubs do not reliably kill Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) spores; soap and water washing is required.

Identify the correct option

• Option 3 correctly states to perform hand hygiene before and after touching a patient.

Answer:

• (A) Perform hand hygiene only when you first arrive at work and before you go home.
• (B) Use an alcohol-based hand rub when your hands are visibly soiled.
• (C) Perform hand hygiene before and after touching a patient. (Correct answer)
• (D) Use an alcohol-based hand rub after caring for a patient with Clostridioides difficile (C. diff).