A client receiving intravenous chemotherapy asks the nurse the reason for wearing a mask, gloves, and gown while administering drugs to the client. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "These coverings protect you from getting an infection from me."
b. "I am preventing the spread of infection from you to me or any other client here."
c. "The policy is for any nurse giving these drugs to wear a gown, gloves, and mask."
d. "The clothing protects me from acciden-tally absorbing these drugs."
D
Most chemotherapy drugs are absorbed through the skin and mucous membranes. As a result, health care workers who prepare or give these drugs, especially nurses and pharmacists, are at risk for absorbing them. Even at low doses, chronic exposure to chemotherapy drugs can affect health. The Oncology Nursing Society and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have specific guidelines for using caution and wearing protective clothing whenever preparing, giving, or disposing of chemotherapy drugs.
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