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A nurse is caring for a patient with MRSA and wearing a gown and gloves. When is it appropriate for them to dispose of the gown and gloves before attending to another patient?

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Correct Incorrect Disposing of the gown and gloves within the room of a patient with MRSA helps prevent the spread of infection to both staff members and other patients.

A nurse is caring for a patient with MRSA and wearing a gown and gloves. When is it appropriate for them to dispose of the gown and gloves before attending to another patient?

• In the corridor
• In the patient's current room
• In the break room
• Before interacting with the next patient in their room