The nurse is observing a nursing assistant leave the room of patient diagnosed with Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) without washing hands. Which of the following is the highest priority action the nurse should follow?
a) Provide written documentation about the incident.
b) Report the nursing assistant to the nurse manager.
c) Have the nursing assistant wash hands with soap and water.
d) Teach the nursing assistant about the chain of infection.
Answer: C
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