The nurse uses the Standard Precautions, as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), when:
A) there is a suspicion of or risk of infection.
B) preventing transmission of respiratory and wound infections.
C) caring for patients who have wounds draining body fluids.
D) caring for all patients.

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Standard Precautions include hand hygiene and use of PPE when there is exposure to blood, body fluids, mucous membranes, nonintact skin, secretions, excretions, and contaminated articles. Hand hygiene is part of patient care for all patients all the time, regardless of diagnosis, and the selection of PPE is appropriate for all patients at some time or another.

The Nurse Uses the Standard Precautions, as Outlined by the Centers