Coronavirus (COVID-19) Teaching 2558
SN instructed patient and caregiver on how to prevent spread Coronavirus (COVID-19), wash hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, use the nearest waste receptacle to dispose tissue after use, do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands. They both verbalized understanding.
Reviewed March 2020
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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