Nurses on an inclient care unit are working to help reduce unit costs. Which of the following actions is appropriate to include in the cost- containment plan?
Use clean gloves rather than sterile gloves for colostomy care.
Store opened bottles of normal saline in a refrigerator for up to 48 hr.
Return unused supplies from the bedside to the unit's supply stock.
wait to dispose of sharps containers until they are completely full.
The Correct Answer is A
A. For colostomy care, clean gloves are generally sufficient, as the procedure does not require a sterile field. This approach can reduce costs associated with using sterile supplies unnecessarily while maintaining proper hygiene.
B. Refrigeration of saline for 48hrs compromises sterility increasing risk of infections
C. Returning unused supplies helps manage inventory effectively and reduces waste, contributing to cost containment. However, many facilities have specific policies regarding returning supplies, so this must be done in accordance with those policies.
D. Completely full sharp containers are a hazard in the work in the environment and can lead to more harm
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