A 21-year-old male who has been an IV heroin user has been experiencing fever, weight loss, and diarrhea and has been diagnosed as having AIDS. At this time, he has a low-grade fever, severe diarrhea, and a productive cough. He is admitted with Pneumocystis jiroveci. When caring for the patient, the nurse should
A) use a gown, mask, and gloves when assisting the patient with his bath.
B) wear a gown when assisting the patient to use the bedpan.
C) use a gown, mask, and gloves to administer oral medications.
D) use a mask when taking the patient's temperature.
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