A nurse wears the right personal protective equipment as she inserts a nasogastric tube in a client with an infectious disease. After the procedure, which of the following PPE should be taken off last?
Explanation
Answer: B - The last PPE to be taken off is the gloves. When removing the PPE, the general principle is to avoid contamination of self and of the environment. When donning and removing PPE, the following sequence is recommended: gown, mask, goggles/face shield, and gloves. Hand washing should be done before and after donning the PPE.
