The nurse is assisting the health care provider with the insertion of a chest tube. Which personal protective equipment would the nurse don?
1. Sterile gloves, gown, and mask
2. Clean gloves, gown, and mask with eye shield or goggles
3. Sterile gloves, gown, and mask with eye shields or goggles
4. Clean gloves, gown, and mask
Correct Answer: 2
Because of the risk of spray from the inserted chest tube, the nurse should wear gloves, mask with eye shield or mask and goggles, and a gown. There is no need for the nurse to wear sterile gloves during the procedure.
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