The nurse is preparing to perform suctioning on a new tracheostomy with the potential for forceful expulsion of secretions and identifies what PPE (personal protective equipment) should be worn?
A) Gloves and eyewear
B) Gloves, gown, and mask
C) Eyewear and gown
D) Eyewear, mask, gown, and gloves

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Use gloves routinely when blood or body fluid might be present. If splashing is possible, use your nursing judgment about what other PPE might be necessary. Forceful expulsion of secretions would require all PPE-gown, mask, eyewear, and gloves-to provide adequate protection.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Perform Suctioning on a New