Standard precautions involve the use of
A. contact precautions during patient care.
B. personal protective equipment.(PPE)
C. using PPE only when the patient is known to be infectious.
D. a high efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA) mask if you will inhale the patient's secretions.
Answer: B
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