The nurse caring for a client diagnosed with HIV uses which infection prevention and control measures? Select all that apply. A)Gloves when contact with body fluids is anticipated B)Gloves when starting an intravenous line C)Gown, gloves, face shield, and goggles for every client encounter D)Hand hygiene before and after providing client care E)N95 respiratory mask and face shield

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Hand hygiene is performed before and after providing client care. HIV is a blood-borne virus, and standard precautions are sufficient protection against viral transmission. The nurse wears gloves when anticipating exposure to blood or body fluids. Isolation gowns are applied if the nurse anticipates splashing of body fluids on clothing. A face shield and goggles are applied if splashing in the eyes is a possibility. The nurse should always don gloves when starting an intravenous line. (Option C) This would be an acceptable level of protective equipment if the client undergoes a non-sterile procedure with significant splash risk, such as vaginal delivery. (Option E) Face shields are used when splashing on the face or in the eyes is anticipated. A N95 respirator mask is used when caring for a client with airborne isolation precautions. Educational objective: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend the use of standard precautions for preventing transmission of HIV.

The Nurse Caring for a Client Diagnosed with HIV Uses