A nurse is using personal protective equipment (PPE) before entering the room of a patient with diarrhea and vomiting who is being treated for an intestinal infection. The nurse most likely needs to use which combination of PPE?
A) Gown, gloves, and mask
B) Gown, gloves, and goggles (or glasses)
C) Shoe covers, gown, and gloves
D) Reusable gown and mask

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The gown is necessary to protect the nurse's uniform from becoming contaminated with organisms from stool or vomitus, gloves protect hands from contact with these body secretions, and goggles prevent splashing of contaminated material into the eyes. Protective gowns are not reused.

A Nurse Is Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Before Entering