Which practice supports a professional appearance and hygiene for a nurse aide?

• A.Keep fingernails short and clean and secure long hair away from care
• B.Wear long artificial nails to look polished during care tasks
• C.Wear loose hair over the shoulders while serving food trays
• D.Skip hand hygiene when gloves will be worn for a task

Why

Short clean nails and secured hair support infection control and a professional image. Long artificial nails can harbor germs and injure skin, loose hair can contaminate food, and gloves never replace hand hygiene.

Content outline: Role of the Nurse Aide - Professional Conduct: Appearance and Hygiene · From the Role of the Nurse Aide practice bank (RA-144).

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