A client who has a major abscess on the thigh is on isolation precautions in a private room after surgical debridement. The physician changes the dressing each day. What barrier precautions should the nurse wear when providing care to this client?
a. an N-95 respirator and gloves
b. eye protection and a face mask
c. gloves and a gown, using antimicrobial-agent hand hygiene after glove removal
d. a gown only
C
Contact precautions are instituted for clients who are known or suspected to have serious illnesses easily spread by direct contact or contact with fomites, such as wound or skin infections or gastrointestinal or respiratory infections. Contact precautions include placing the client in a private room, if possible; employing staff barrier protection with gloves, gowns, and hand washing; limiting client transport; and using equipment dedicated to that client when possible or, if not possible, cleansing and disinfecting between client uses.
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