In which situation would using standard precautions be adequate? Select all that apply.

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Standard precautions should be instituted with all clients whenever there is a possibility of coming in contact with blood,body fluids (except sweat),excretions,secretions,mucous membranes,and breaks in the skin (e.g.,while inserting a peripheral IV).If the disease is not spread by air or droplets,then there is no likelihood of the nurse's encountering body fluids when interviewing a client.If the disease is spread by air or droplets,then droplet or airborne precautions would be needed in addition to standard precautions.If giving a complete bed bath or performing oral hygiene,the nurse would need to use standard precautions (gloves); if merely assisting a client to perform ADLs,it is not necessary.No exposure to body fluids is likely when helping a client to ambulate after surgery.

In Which Situation Would Using Standard Precautions Be Adequate? Select