When a client is placed in strict isolation, barrier protective equipment must be applied before any client care is provided. Additionally, which of these actions is part of this procedure?
a. All linens and trash are double-bagged prior to removal from the client's room.
b. Plates and utensils used for food service are washed in the client's room for reuse.
c. Any item, such as books and newspapers, must remain in the client's room.
d. Visitors are prohibited from seeing the client.
A
Double-bagging allows the washing of soiled linen without human contact. When the linen is double-bagged, the first bag is removed before washing and the second bag goes into the machine with the dirty linen and dissolves.
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