During care you expect blood to spray toward your face. In addition to gloves, what should you wear?

• A.A second pair of gloves pulled up over your sleeves
• B.A cloth cap to keep blood out of your hair only
• C.A gown tied loosely so it can be removed very fast
• D.Goggles or a face shield to protect your eyes

Why

Eye protection shields the eyes, a portal of entry, when splashing or spraying is expected. Extra gloves, caps, and loose gowns do not protect the eyes.

Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Infection Control: Personal Protective Equipment · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-120).

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