Which Infection Control Practice Should the Nurse Use When Providing

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which infection control practice should the nurse use when providing eye prophylaxis to a term newborn possibly infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) ?

• A) Wearing gloves.
• B) Wearing mouth,nose,and eye protection.
• C) Wearing a mask.
• D) Washing the hands after medication administration.

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