What statement made by a client about preventing the spread of MRSA raises concern?

• A. I need to tell my spouse to sleep in the guest bedroom until my wound heals.
• B. I should wash my hands before and after changing the bandage.
• C. I will stop by the store to buy some bleach before I go home.
• D. I should bathe daily with antibacterial soap.

Answer: (D)

The choice about bathing daily with antibacterial soap raises concern because it suggests a misunderstanding of appropriate hygiene practices in preventing the spread of MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). While cleanliness is critical in infection control, daily bathing with antibacterial soap is not necessarily recommended for everyone and could lead to skin irritation or disrupt the natural skin flora.

Instead, focusing on washing hands before and after contact with wounds, keeping wounds covered, and using appropriate cleaning products are more effective and safer methods to prevent MRSA spread. It’s important to educate patients that while maintaining cleanliness is essential, overuse of antibacterial agents can be counterproductive and might promote resistance. Therefore, this statement indicates a need for further education on infection control practices.