A nurse is describing Standard Precautions to a group of nursing students. Which are practices associated with Standard Precautions in the care of clients?
1 . Maintenance of the client's personal immunizations
2 . Thorough handwashing with soap and water and antibacterial solution
3 . Wearing gloves and other protective equipment as needed
4 . Handling of all sharps safely
A) 1, 2
B) 1, 4
C) 2, 3
D) 3, 4
D
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Standard Precautions include the following: Maintenance of the nurse's personal immunizations, not the client's personal immunizations. Handwashing is completed with soap and water OR antibacterial solution. Wearing gloves and other protective equipment, as needed, and handling all sharps safely.
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