The nurse is caring for a patient who is at risk for infection. Which action by the nurse indicates correct understanding about standard precautions?
a. Teaches the patient about good nutrition
b. Dons gloves when wearing artificial nails
c. Disposes an uncapped needle in the designated container
d. Wears eyewear when emptying the urinary drainage bag
ANS: D
Standard precautions include the wearing of eyewear whenever there is a possibility of a splash or splatter, like when emptying the urinary drainage bag. Teaching the patient about good nutrition is positive but does not apply to standard precautions. Standard precautions apply to contact with blood, body fluid (except sweat), nonintact skin, and mucous membranes from all patients. Artificial nails are not worn when using standard precautions. Any needles should be disposed of uncapped, or a mechanical safety device is activated for recapping.
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