A Nurse Is Performing a Dressing Change for a Hospitalized

A nurse is performing a dressing change for a hospitalized client with an infected surgical incision.  Which actions should the nurse take?

A) Have the client remove the existing dressing while the nurse prepares sterile supplies
B) Wear clean gloves for removal and application of a new dressing
C) Wear clean gloves to remove the existing dressing, changing to sterile gloves to apply the new dressing
D) Wear sterile gloves, gown, and goggles to remove the soiled existing dressing

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