According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)guidelines,which personal protective equipment will the nurse put on before assessing a patient who is on contact precautions for Clostridium difficile diarrhea ?

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Because the nurse will have substantial contact with the patient and bedding when doing an assessment,gloves and gowns are needed. Eye protection and masks are needed for patients in contact precautions only when spraying or splashing is anticipated. Shoe covers are not recommended in the CDC guidelines.