When performing a physical examination,safety must be considered to protect the examiner and the patient against the spread of infection.Which of these statements describes the most appropriate action the nurse should take when performing a physical examination?

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The nurse should wash his or her hands before and after every physical patient encounter;after contact with blood,body fluids,secretions,and excretions;after contact with any equipment contaminated with body fluids;and after removing gloves.Hands should be washed after gloves have been removed,even if the gloves appear to be intact.Gloves should be worn when there is potential contact with any body fluids.

When Performing a Physical Examination,safety Must Be Considered to Protect