The nurse is describing Standard Precautions to a group of nursing students. Which are practices associated with Standard Precautions in the care of clients?
1 . Proper disposal of linens, used equipment, medication packages, and biohazardous materials
2 . Surface disinfection every shift
3 . Maintenance of sterility of needles and catheters
4 . Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation in emergency situations
A) 1, 2
B) 1, 3
C) 2, 4
D) 3, 4
B
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Standard Precautions include the following: Proper disposal/cleanup of all linens, used equipment, medication packages, and biohazardous materials and maintenance of sterility of needles and catheters. Surface disinfection is done, as needed, not every shift; and mouthpieces, not face-to-face, is used for resuscitation.
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