The nurse is preparing to provide patient care. Which item is the most important for the nurse to wear if the possibility of handling body secretions exists?
a. Mask
b. Gown
c. Gloves
d. Goggles
ANS: C
The use of gloves decreases the transmission of organisms and should be used whenever handling secretions. A. B. D. Gowns, masks, and protective eyewear may also be helpful in preventing transmission of organisms and are considered based on the situation and potential for exposure to organisms.
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a. orientation. b. judgment. c. memory. d. insight. e. ability to follow directions.
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You are caring for a patient with AIDS, and the patient wants to visit with a friend of his, another patient, who you know has an active case of the flu. What are the implications?
What will be an ideal response?