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. You should advance your weak leg forward to the cane, then move your strong leg:
Advancing the weak leg first and then the strong leg is not the proper technique for using a cane. The correct method is to hold the cane on the stronger side and move the cane and the weaker leg forward together, followed by the stronger leg.

B. You should advance the cane 12 to 14 inches before taking a step:
Advancing the cane 12 to 14 inches is too far. The cane should be advanced approximately 6 to 10 inches to maintain balance and support.

C. The cane’s height should be the same as the distance from the floor to the crest of your hip bone:
The correct height for a cane is when the handle is at the level of the wrist when the user is standing with the arm hanging naturally at their side. This typically corresponds to the distance from the floor to the greater trochanter (hip bone). This ensures the cane provides the right amount of support and reduces the risk of strain or imbalance.

D. You should hold the cane in your weak hand when ambulating:
The cane should be held in the stronger hand, not the weak hand. This allows the cane to provide support to the weaker side of the body and helps to balance the weight distribution more effectively.