The nurse is leaving a client's room and removing personal protective equipment. Which is the correct sequence for removing personal protective equipment to minimize the potential for disease transmission?
1 . Gloves
2 . Eye protection
3 . Mask
4 . Gown or apron
A) 1, 3, 2, 4
B) 2, 1, 4, 3
C) 3, 4, 1, 2
D) 4, 2, 3, 1
A
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Personal protective equipment must be removed in the following specified sequence to minimize the potential for disease transmission: Remove gloves, remove mask by touching only the string tied behind the head. Remove eye protection without touching the face. Remove gown or apron, touching only the inside; turn it inside out, to contain contamination.
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