When a client is being treated for epistaxis, which protective equipment should the nurse wear?
a. gloves, goggles or face mask, and gown
b. gloves only
c. gloves and goggles
d. face mask and gown
A
Epistaxis requires the use of standard or universal precautions to prevent exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Protective equipment includes the use of gloves, goggles or face mask, and gown.
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