Standard precautions are required when

1. An infection is spread by indirect contact with an organism.
2. Caring for any patient, regardless of whether an infection has been identified.
3. A pathogen can spread via moist droplets.
4. An infection that is transmitted on air currents is present.


ANS: 2

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