A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is in Isolation

question 12

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a patient who is in isolation. The nurse would correctly do which of the following?

• A) Freely take items in and out of the isolation room.
• B) Shake linen when removing it from the bed.
• C) Turn faucets on and off using a paper towel.
• D) Consider items dropped on the floor useable.

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