The nurse needs to apply personal protective equipment before entering a client's room. In which order should the nurse perform the following actions?
1. Apply gloves.
2. Apply eyewear.
3. Apply the gown.
4. Apply the face mask.
5. Perform hand hygiene.
Correct Answer: 5, 3, 4, 2, 1
Rationale 1: Gloves are applied last.
Rationale 2: Protective eyewear is applied after the face mask.
Rationale 3: The gown is applied after hand hygiene.
Rationale 4: The face mask is applied after the gown.
Rationale 5: Before applying personal protective equipment, hand hygiene should be performed.
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