A patient is hospitalized with cryptococcal pneumonia and AIDS. What is the most important standard precaution for the health care team to implement?
a. Hands are washed before and after glov-ing.
b. After gloves are put on, they do not need to be changed until care is finished.
c. Needles and sharps should be placed in puncture-resistant containers on the medi-cine cart out of the room.
d. Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation must be performed immediately unless the patient is a designated as "do not resuscitate."
A
Hand washing is necessary before and between care in areas of contamination.
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