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A nurse is assigned to care for a client who is infected with Mycoplasma pneumoniae. The nurse practices proper infection control in the following situations except:

Wearing of mask when providing care within 3 feet of the client
Wearing of mask during collection of urine sample
Using gloves when administering medications through the intramuscular route
Using gloves when providing perineal care

Explanation

Answer: B - Mycoplasma pneumoniae is mainly spread through droplets, which is an indication to wear masks. But if the nurse has to collect a urine sample, the nurse has to wear gloves as a standard precautionary measure. The other options are correct.

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