Aclient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (aids) and cryptococcal pneumonia frequently is incontinent of feces and urine and produces copious sputum. when giving this client a bath, which protective equipment should the nursemake it a priority to use? select all that apply.

A gown, mask, and gloves when bathing the client prevent contact with feces, sputum, or other body fluids during intimate body care. Goggles would only be important if the client was on mechanical ventilation to avoid contact with sputum. An N95 hepa mask would be necessary if the client had tuberculosis, but not for Cryptococcal pneumonia alone. Shoe covers are designed for protecting a sterile environment such as a surgery suite and are not necessary for giving patient care at the bedside.

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