A nurse has completed care procedures for a client who requires airborne precautions. Which of the following items of personal protective equipment (PPE) should the nurse remove first?

A. Gloves: When removing PPE for a client requiring airborne precautions, gloves should be removed first because they are considered the most contaminated item. Removing gloves first helps prevent contamination of other PPE and the healthcare provider's hands.

B. Mask: After removing gloves, the mask should be removed by grasping the ties or ear loops without touching the front of the mask. Removing the mask prevents the potential spread of infectious agents when the client is no longer in the immediate vicinity.

C. Gown: Following the removal of the mask, the gown should be removed, taking care to avoid touching the front of the gown. Removing the gown minimizes the risk of contamination to the healthcare provider's clothing or skin.

D. Goggles: If goggles were worn as part of the PPE for airborne precautions, they should be removed last after gloves, mask, and gown. Removing goggles last helps prevent any potential contamination of the eyes during the removal process.

A. Severity
In the PQRST mnemonic for pain assessment, "S" stands for Severity. When the nurse asks the client to rate the pain on a scale of 0 to 10, they are assessing the severity of the pain. This helps the nurse understand the intensity of the client's pain experience and provides a baseline for evaluating the effectiveness of pain management interventions.

B. Precipitating cause
This component relates to factors that exacerbate or alleviate the pain and is represented by the "P" in the PQRST mnemonic. Asking about activities or events that preceded the onset of pain helps identify potential triggers or causes.

C. Region
The "R" in PQRST represents Region, referring to the specific location or area where the client experiences pain. Assessing the region helps localize the source of pain and guide further diagnostic evaluations or interventions.

D. Quality
Quality, represented by the "Q" in PQRST, refers to the characteristics or nature of the pain, such as sharp, dull, throbbing, or burning. Understanding the quality of pain provides additional information about its underlying cause and can aid in selecting appropriate treatment strategies.