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Calculator The nurse scaring for a 3-year-old client with impetigo Which of the following infection control precautions should the nurse implement? Select apply the 1 Wear a surgical mask when bathing the client. 2 Wen a protecine gown when changing the client's bed lineres 3. Keep the door to the client's room closed. 4 Pace a box of clean gloves outside the client's door 5 Place a surgical mask on the client during transport to other departments

Answer 1

Ans: Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection.It is characterized by blisters with yellow fluid that rupture and leave honey colouredcrust. It is highly contagious spread through direct contact with sores.

# Wear a surgical mask while bathing a client:To prevent direct contact with client all personal protective equipments should be used

# Wear a protective gown when changing the client's linen :To prevent the cross infection.

# Place a box of clean gloves outside the client's door : To minimize the risk of infection .

# Place a surgical mask on the client during transport to the other depa rtment .