The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the use of personal protective equipment when the nurse is likely to come into contact with:
a. Any client at any time.
b. Any body fluids.
c. Blood and blood products.
d. Any client suspected of being HIV-positive.
C
Possible contamination of medical personnel can result from contact with blood, blood products, and only certain body fluids.
It is not necessary to wear protective equipment continually with all clients.
Only certain body fluids can cause contamination.
Protective equipment is important with this client if the nurse is at risk for contamination with blood or certain body fluids. The equipment does not have to be worn with casual contact.
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