The nurse should wear gloves for which of these examinations?
a. Measuring vital signs
b. Palpation of the sinuses
c. Palpation of the mouth and tongue
d. Inspection of the eye with an ophthalmoscope
ANS: C
Gloves should be worn when the examiner is exposed to the patient's body fluids.
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