The nurse is changing the client's dressing on a postoperative nondraining wound.Which personal protective equipment (PPE)would the nurse don prior to the dressing change?

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Since the wound is nondraining, a sterile gown is not necessary. Goggles are not necessary unless there is a risk of splashing or spraying of bodily fluids. Therefore, the nurse would only need to wear sterile gloves and a mask for this procedure.

The Nurse Is Changing the Client's Dressing on a Postoperative