The nurse is caring for a patient who is on strict isolation. Which statement indicates a break in technique?
a. Isolation supplies (gowns, masks, gloves) are placed inside the patient's room.
b. The nurse washes her hands before applying cap, gown, and mask.
c. Soiled linens are double-bagged.
d. When leaving the patient's room, the nurse washes her hands for 10 minutes after removing gloves, mask, gown, and cap.
A
Patients in isolation should be placed in a private room with adequate ventilation and have their own supplies. All articles leaving the room should be double-bagged. Signs should be posted in a prominent location outside of the patient's room indicating isolation precautions and preparation needed before entering the room. The isolation supplies should be outside of the patient's room, not inside.
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