The nurse is wearing a fluid-resistant gown or protective apron to keep clothing clean from potential body substances from splashing. Based on this information, which key things should the nurse consider when wearing a protective gown or apron?
1 . The inside of the gown or apron is clean.
2 . The outside of the gown or apron is contaminated.
3 . A supply of clean gowns or aprons is kept just inside the door of the client's room.
4 . If the nurse is wearing long sleeves, the sleeves are rolled up above the elbows before putting on the gown or apron.
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4
B
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The inside of the gown or apron is clean. The outside of the gown or apron is contaminated. If the nurse is wearing long sleeves, the sleeves are rolled up above the elbows before putting on the gown or apron. A supply of clean gowns or aprons is kept just outside the door of the client's room.
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