A pediatric patient was admitted to the hospital due to gastroenteritis. Shortly after the admission, the patient vomits. When cleaning the patient after the vomiting episode, the nurse following standard precaution should wear:

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When cleaning the patient after the vomiting episode, the nurse following standard precaution should wear gloves. Gloves should be worn when the nurse is exposed to body fluids and blood, as this provides a barrier and protects the nurse.

A Pediatric Patient Was Admitted to the Hospital Due to Gastroenteritis