The nurse is teaching a client about self-monitoring of blood glucose levels.To prevent bloodborne infection,which statement by the nurse is best?

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Small particles of blood can adhere to the monitoring device,and infection can be transported from one user to another.Hepatitis B in particular can survive in a dried state for about a week.The client should be taught to avoid sharing any equipment,including the lancet holder.The client should be taught to wash hands before testing.The client would not need to blot excess blood away from the strip or to wear gloves.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Client About Self-Monitoring of Blood