The nurse is examining a patient's lower leg and notices a draining ulceration. Which of these actions is most appropriate in this situation?
a. Washing hands, and contacting the physician
b. Continuing to examine the ulceration, and then washing hands
c. Washing hands, putting on gloves, and continuing with the examination of the ulceration
d. Washing hands, proceeding with rest of the physical examination, and then continuing with the examination of the leg ulceration
ANS: C
The examiner should wear gloves when the potential contact with any body fluids is present. In this situation, the nurse should wash his or her hands, put on gloves, and continue examining the ulceration.
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