The student nurse asks why gloves are needed when handling a newborn because the newborn "hasn't been exposed to anything." What response by the nurse is best?

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With the possibility of trAnswermission of viruses such as HBV and HIV through maternal blood and amniotic fluid,the newborn must be considered a potential contamination source until proved otherwise.As part of standard precautions,nurses should wear gloves when handling the newborn until blood and amniotic fluid are removed by bathing.While this may be policy and is part of standard precautions,simply stating these facts does not convey any detailed information.The nurses are not protecting the infant from themselves.

The Student Nurse Asks Why Gloves Are Needed When Handling