A nurse is preparing to apply personal protective equipment before caring for a client who requires isolation precautions. Identify the sequence in which the nurse should perform the following steps. (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps.) (ORDERED RESPONSE)

A. Amount of time washing hands: The client increased handwashing time to 15 seconds, which meets the CDC’s recommended minimum for effective hand hygiene when preparing food.

B. Use of cutting board: The client now uses separate cutting boards for raw meats and raw vegetables, which helps prevent cross-contamination and foodborne illness.

C. Defrosting of frozen foods: Defrosting foods in the refrigerator is a safe method that prevents bacterial growth, unlike leaving food on the countertop.

D. Leftover storage time in refrigerator: Storing leftovers in the refrigerator for a maximum of 2 days (or 7 days initially) demonstrates proper food handling to prevent spoilage and bacterial growth.This aligns with recommended guidelines.

E. Refrigerator temperature: Although the temperature has improved (now 5.6°C instead of 6.7°C), the ideal refrigerator temperature should be 4°C (40°F) or lower for optimal food safety.

F. Time leftovers sit unrefrigerated on countertop: Leaving leftovers at room temperature for 2 hours still meets the maximum allowable limit, but best practice is to refrigerate within 1 hour if the room temperature is high (above 90°F/32°C), which might not reflect consistent safe food handling in all conditions.

A. Locks the wheelchair after transferring the client: Locking the wheelchair should occur before the transfer to prevent it from rolling during the movement. Locking it after transferring compromises client safety and increases the risk of falls or injury.

B. Places the bed in a high position before transferring the client to the wheelchair: The bed should be placed in the lowest safe position to allow the client’s feet to touch the floor and to ease the transition to a lower surface like a wheelchair. A high bed position creates an unsafe height differential.

C. Uses a narrow stance when assisting the client to the wheelchair: A wide stance provides a stronger, more stable base of support, which is essential for safe body mechanics during a transfer. A narrow stance can lead to imbalance and injury to the AP or client.

D. Positions the wheelchair parallel to the client's bed: Positioning the wheelchair parallel or at a slight angle to the bed allows for easier and safer transfers. This minimizes turning and supports a smoother pivot, reducing strain on both the client and caregiver.