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Explanation:

Analyze CDC and WHO hand hygiene guidelines

CDC and WHO guidelines require hand hygiene before and after direct patient contact to prevent pathogen transmission.

Evaluate the given options

• Option 1: Performing hand hygiene only at arrival and departure is insufficient.
• Option 2: Alcohol-based hand rubs are ineffective on visibly soiled hands; soap and water must be used.
• Option 3: Performing hand hygiene before and after touching a patient is a core requirement of the "My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene."
• Option 4: For Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), soap and water must be used because alcohol does not kill spores.

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).