The nurse is changing the client's dressing on a postoperative nondraining wound. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) would the nurse don prior to the dressing change?
1. Sterile gown, mask, and sterile gloves
2. Sterile gown, mask, and goggles
3. Sterile gloves and mask
4. Sterile gloves
Correct Answer: 3
Applying a face mask will reduce the risk of contamination of the wound by droplet spray from the nurse's respiratory tract. Sterile gloves are worn to prevent contamination of the dressing. Goggles and gowns are needed only if the wound is contaminated and there is a risk of spray.
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