According to the guidelines for standard precautions, the caregiver's hands should be washed: a. after touching any body fluids or contaminated items, regardless of whether gloves are worn. b. only after touching body fluids with ungloved hands and between patient contacts. c. only after touching blood products with ungloved hands and after caring for infectious patients. d. only after working with patients who are thought to be infectious.

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Jessie Gillespie

11 August, 03:58

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Damon Mathis · Answer 1

A. because you should always wash your hands after touching any body fluids or contaminated items, regardless of whether gloves are worn.