The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend the use of personal protective equipment when the nurse is likely to come into contact with:
a. any client at any time.
b. any body fluids.
c. blood and blood products.
d. any client suspected of being HIV positive.
C
Possible contamination of medical personnel can result from contact with blood, blood products, and only certain body fluids.
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