Describe ways to break the chain of infection

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Your patient, Mr. Tykodi, is not in his room and you happen to see him in the family waiting area with his grandson. In the waiting area are several other patients with their families, several with young children. You approach Mr. Tykodi and tell him you are on the floor to draw his fasting blood glucose. He says, "Why not do it here in the sunshine?" What are your concerns about this situation? What would you do?

Name and describe ways to break the chain of infection.

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