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The Correct Way to Handle Soiled Linens in the Room

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The correct way to handle soiled linens in the room of a patient who is on Contact Precautions is for the nurse to:

The correct way to handle soiled linens in the room of a patient who is on Contact Precautions is for the nurse to:


A) shake out the linens before placing them in a designated laundry bag to ensure that there are no plastics or valuables caught in the sheets.
B) wear a gown to protect the uniform and wear barrier gloves to roll the soiled sheets together and place them in the designated container.
C) remove the soiled sheets using barrier gloves and to keep the linens away from the uniform and then place them in a laundry bag held by another nurse outside the room.
D) carry the soiled sheets directly to the unit laundry area before removing the personal protective equipment (PPE) .

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