A nurse is required to clean the open wounds of a client who has been involved in an automobile accident. What intervention would the nurse need to perform when cleaning open wounds to protect himself from infection?
A) Wash hands with alcohol-based hand wash.
B) Wear a pair of sterile latex gloves.
C) Use sterilizing acid to clean the injury.
D) Use sterile solutions such as normal saline.

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Wearing a pair of sterile latex gloves is essential for the nurse to protect themselves from infection when cleaning open wounds.

A Nurse Is Required to Clean the Open Wounds of a Client