Healthcare workers must protect themselves against becoming infected with HIV. The Center for Disease Control has issued guidelines for healthcare workers in relation to protection from HIV. These guidelines include which recommendation?
A) Place HIV positive clients in strict isolation and limit visitors.
B) Wear gloves when coming in contact with the blood or body fluids of any client.
C) Conduct mandatory HIV testing of those who work with AIDS clients.
D) Freeze HIV blood specimens at -70° F to kill the virus.
Answer: B) Wear gloves when coming in contact with the blood or body fluids of any client.
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