A patient is admitted with a nonhealing surgical wound. Which nursing action is most effective in preventing a wound infection? a. Using sterile dressing supplies b. Suggesting dietary supplements c....

A patient is admitted with a nonhealing surgical wound.
Which nursing action is most effective in preventing a wound
infection?
a. Using sterile dressing supplies
b. Suggesting dietary supplements
c. Applying antibiotic ointment
d. Performing careful hand hygiene