#### Question 1: A nurse observes a colleague not performing hand hygiene before administering medication to a patient. What is the best initial action the nurse should take? a) Confront the colleague immediately in the patient's presence. b) Report the incident to the nurse manager. c) Gently remind the colleague to perform hand hygiene, away from the patient. d) Document the incident in the patient’s medical record. **Answer:** c) Gently remind the colleague to perform hand hygiene, away from the patient. **Rationale:** Addressing the issue immediately and privately helps ensure good practices while maintaining professional relationships and patient trust. #### Question 2: During a postoperative assessment, a nurse notes that a patient has a fever and purulent drainage from the surgical site. What is the most appropriate initial nursing intervention?