A nurse is teaching a refresher class on infection control to other nurses in the hospital.The nurse should mention that Standard Precautions are required any time a nurse is expecting to come into contact with which of the following? Select all that apply.
A)Blood
B)Sweat
C)Skin
D)Saliva
E)Mucous membranes

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Standard Precautions are required any time a nurse is expecting to come into contact with blood, saliva, or mucous membranes. Sweat and skin are not considered infectious unless they are visibly contaminated with blood or other bodily fluids.

A Nurse Is Teaching a Refresher Class on Infection Control