The nurse is caring for a client with a deep draining abdominal wound. Which factor would require the nurse to wear a mask and goggles when caring for this client?
1. The wound is infected.
2. The client is confused and disoriented.
3. The wound is covered by wet-to-damp dressings.
4. The client is HIV-positive.
Correct Answer: 2
The client who is confused and disoriented might not cooperate with care, and could cause splashing of wound drainage, so the nurse should wear a mask and goggles when caring for this client. The other factors would cause the nurse to don gloves and a gown, but would not lead to the use of mask and goggles.
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