The nurse contributed to a staff education program about transmission precautions to use when caring for a patient who has AIDS. Which of these statements by a staff member would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?

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Wearing clean gloves for body fluid contact is the appropriate transmission precaution to use when caring for a patient who has AIDS. Sterile gloves are not necessary unless performing an invasive procedure, and a waterproof gown and mask are not necessary unless there is a risk of splashing or spraying of bodily fluids.

The Nurse Contributed to a Staff Education Program About Transmission