What should be considered as potentially infectious when providing care to a newborn of a client who is HIV positive? Select all that apply
1. Feces
2. Urine
3. Blood
4. Soiled linens
5. Feeding bottle
1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation:
1. Body fluids such as feces are considered potentially infectious.
2. Body fluids such as urine are considered potentially infectious.
3. Body fluids such as blood are considered potentially infectious.
4. Because body fluids are considered potentially infectious, soiled linens are also potentially infectious.
5. A feeding bottle is not identified as being potentially infectious.
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