The nurse observes a new environmental services employee enter the room of a client with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Which action by the employee requires immediate intervention by the nurse?

a) The employee wears a gown, gloves, N95 respirator, and eye protection when entering the room.
b) The employee doesn't remove the stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, and thermometer that are kept in the room.
c) The employee removes all personal protective equipment and washes her hands before leaving the client's room.
d) The employee enters the room wearing a gown, gloves, and a mask.


Answer: d) The employee enters the room wearing a gown, gloves, and a mask.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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