The nurse is preparing to leave a client's isolation room.Which action should the nurse take first when removing a grossly soiled gown?
A)Grasp the sleeve of the dominant arm,and remove it with a gloved hand.
B)Release the neck ties of the gown and allow the gown to fall forward.
C)Untie the strings at the neck first.
D)Untie the strings at the waist first.

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Untying the strings at the waist first allows the nurse to hold the gown at a distance from the body as it is removed, minimizing the risk of contaminating the nurse's clothing or skin. Grasping the sleeve of the dominant arm or releasing the neck ties before untying the waist strings could result in contaminated gown material coming into contact with the nurse's skin or clothing.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Leave a Client's Isolation Room