Nursing · Infection Control
Sanitation workers must decide between two disinfectants to control an outbreak of a drug-resistant bacterial infection in a surgical ward. Disinfectant A is highly effective against spores, while Disinfectant B is faster acting but less effective on spores. Based on principles of infectious disease epidemiology, which should they select and why?
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- 1Disinfectant A — It provides reliable elimination of resistant organisms despite slower action✓
- 2Disinfectant B — Its rapid activity allows faster turnover of cleaning tasks
- 3Either disinfectant A or B — Consistent cleaning protocols matter more than the agent chosen
- 4Disinfectant B — It is more affordable and practical for routine environmental cleaning
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Disinfectant A — It provides reliable elimination of resistant organisms despite slower action
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