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The Patient Has Just Had a Tracheostomy Tube Placed and Is

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The patient has just had a tracheostomy tube placed and is expectorating copious amounts of sputum that he coughs forcefully from his tracheostomy tube.The patient also is suspected of having methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in his sputum.The nurse is preparing to suction the patient to clear his airway.Which of the following will the nurse need to wear if following Standard Precautions? (Select all that apply.)


A) Mask
B) Goggles
C) Gown
D) Sterile gloves
E) None of above

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