Although refuse and linen from all clients are considered contaminated, in some types of isolation these items are "double bagged" out of the room. Based on this information, which are correct steps in the double-bagging procedure?
1 . The nurse inside the room is considered contaminated and the nurse outside the room is considered clean.
2 . The nurse inside the room wears gloves and, if specified, gown and/or mask.
3 . The contaminated nurse places dirty items into a bag and closes the top.
4 . The clean nurse has a second bag that is considered dirty.
A) 1, 3
B) 1, 4
C) 2, 3
D) 3, 4
A
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Although refuse and linen from all clients are considered contaminated, in some types of isolation these items are "double-bagged" out of the room. Two nurses must carry out the double-bagging procedure. The nurse inside the room is considered "contaminated" and the nurse outside the room is considered "clean." Both nurses wear gloves and, if specified, gowns, and/or masks. The contaminated nurse places dirty items into a bag and closes the top. This entire bag, inside and out, is considered "contaminated." The clean nurse, outside the room, has a second bag that is considered "clean."
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