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NCLEX-PN

Category - Safety

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A nurse is caring for a client with human immunodeficiency virus who is admitted with Pneumocystis carinii. Which of the following actions by the nurse is the most appropriate when caring for the client?
  1. Wearing of particulate respirator masks during client contact
  2. Keeping a distance of 3 feet from the client
  3. Wearing of gloves when giving the meal tray
  4. Washing of hands with warm water before client contact
Explanation
Answer: D - The client with Pneumocystis carinii is placed on standard precautions. Options A and B demonstrates airborne precautions. Option C is not appropriate.
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