A patient who is receiving intravenous (IV) chemotherapy asks why you are wearing a mask,gloves,and gown when giving the drugs.What is your best response?
A) "These drugs will reduce your immune response,and with these coverings I am protecting you from getting an infection from me."
B) "Because your immunity is reduced by this therapy,I am preventing the spread of infection from you to me or any other patient here."
C) "The drugs are powerful and I handle them every day.The clothing protects me from accidentally absorbing these strong drugs."
D) "The hospital policy is for any person giving these drugs to wear gowns,gloves,and masks to prevent other people from getting cancer."
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