Prior to Palpating the Abdomen of a Patient with Several

question 3

Multiple Choice

Prior to palpating the abdomen of a patient with several skin lesions, the nurse puts on a pair of gloves. The patient asks, "What are the gloves for?" Which is the best response the nurse can give the patient?

• A) "Gloves are considered a standard precaution to provide protection to the health care provider during an exam."
• B) "I don't want to catch anything from you."
• C) "I prefer to wear gloves when touching people."
• D) "The gloves help me to grip my equipment better."

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