The nurse is determining when gloves should be worn when providing client care. Which of the following situations would necessitate the wearing of gloves? (Select all that apply.)
1. In contact with blood
2. In contact with mucous membranes
3. Delivering a meal tray
4. Providing medications
5. Measuring urine output
6. Suctioning oral secretions
1, 2, 5, 6
Gloves should be worn when in contact with blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, contaminated items, mucous membranes, and nonintact skin. Gloves are not needed when delivering a meal try or providing medications.
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