Question

The nurse has worn a gown and gloves while caring for a client in contact isolation. How will the nurse appropriately remove this personal protective equipment (PPE)?

A.) remove gloves, wash hands, remove gown
B.) remove gown, wash hands, remove gloves
C.) remove gloves, remove gown, wash hands
D.) remove gown, remove gloves, wash hands

Answer 1

The nurse should remove gloves, remove gown, and wash hands.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should appropriately remove the personal protective equipment (PPE) by following the steps:

1. Remove gloves: Start by removing the gloves, taking care not to touch the outside of the gloves with bare hands.
2. Remove gown: Next, remove the gown by untying or unfastening it, and carefully pulling it away from the body.
3. Wash hands: After removing the gloves and gown, the nurse should wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water.

The correct sequence is option C) remove gloves, remove gown, wash hands.