According to the guidelines for Standard Precautions, the caregiver's hands should be washed:
A) only after touching body fluids with ungloved hands and between patient contacts.
B) only after touching blood products with ungloved hands and after caring for infectious patients.
C) only after working with patients who are thought to be infectious.
D) after touching any body fluids or contaminated items, regardless of whether gloves are worn.

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Handwashing is to be done after removal of gloves, between patient contacts, and after touching body fluids, regardless of whether gloves are used. The nurse should never touch body fluids or blood products with ungloved hands. The nurse should use hand hygiene regardless of a patient's possible infection.

According to the Guidelines for Standard Precautions, the Caregiver's Hands