A school-age child is placed in contact precautions for a communicable disease. Which observation indicates that teaching about these precautions has been effective?
A) Family members sitting on the patient's bed
B) Father applies a face mask before entering the child's room
C) Mother applies a gown and gloves before entering the child's room
D) Younger brother applies a face mask, gown, gloves, and face shield before entering the room
C
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For contact precautions, a disposable gown and gloves are required to prevent the transmission of infection. Family members should not be sitting on the patient's bed. A face mask and face shield are not required for contact precautions.
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