The school nurse provides care for a child who fell on the school playground and sustained multiple abrasions to the lower extremities. Which actions by the school nurse are appropriate when caring for this child?
Select all that apply.
1. Putting on nonsterile gloves prior to assessing the child's injuries.
2. Disposing of blood-soaked gauze in the office trash bin.
3. Performing handwashing before touching the child.
4. Asking the child permission to assess the injuries.
5. Wearing a mask while washing the child's abrasions.
Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4
The student nurse should dispose of waste soiled with blood and/or body fluids in a biohazard bin, not the office trash bin. The use of nonsterile gloves protects the student nurse from direct contact with the child's blood. Handwashing should be performed before and after client care. Asking permission to assess the child's injuries gains the child's attention and cooperation. Wearing a mask is not necessary when washing the child's abrasions.
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