The nurse is changing a patient's bed linens. Which of the following should be done with the soiled linens?
1. Carry the linens away from the nurse's body and place them in a linen hamper.
2. Place the soiled linens on the floor so all soiled laundry from the room may be easily collected.
3. Place the soiled linens on a chair and remove them when leaving the room.
4. Shake the linens, put them in a soiled pillowcase, and place it on the floor.
Carry the linens away from the nurse's body and place them in a linen hamper.
Rationale: Linens should be changed so that there is little contact between the dirty linens and the nurse's uniform, carried away from the nurse's body, and placed in an appropriate hamper. Placing dirty linens on the floor or laying them on a chair could lead to further contamination of the environment. Dirty linens should not be shaken nor put in a soiled pillow case and then placed on the floor.
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