Before entering the room of a client on isolation where all protective barriers are required, the nurse first puts on the:
A. Gown
B. Gloves
C. Eyewear
D. Mask/respirator
D
D. Prepare for entrance into isolation room. Apply either surgical mask or a fitted respirator around mouth and nose.
A. Apply gown, being sure it covers all outer garments. Pull sleeves down to wrist. Tie securely at neck and waist.
B. Apply disposable gloves. If gloves are worn with gown, bring glove cuffs over edge of gown sleeves.
C. Apply eyewear or goggles snugly around face and eyes.
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