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1. Universal Precautions vs. Patient Dignity

   safe>sorry replied to safe>sorry's topic in Safety

   So basically I am entitled to use goggles, face mask, protective gown as needed when doing care but there just cant be an 'isolation' cart set up right?

2. Universal Precautions vs. Patient Dignity

   safe>sorry replied to safe>sorry's topic in Safety

   Yes that is correct that is 'isolation' and they are more appropriately referred to as 'isolation carts' as a matter of fact. In my job, however, I come in contact with many bodily fluids (urine, feces, mucus, blood, sputum, vomit) multiple times a d...

3. Universal Precautions vs. Patient Dignity

   safe>sorry replied to safe>sorry's topic in Safety

   Thanks for the quick response! Ok lets say I encounter a person on my floor with advanced AIDS (not HIV.) This theoretical person consistently coughs spits up sputum and bleeds from open wounds. Ideally I would want a cart for this individual but ye...

4. Universal Precautions vs. Patient Dignity

   safe>sorry posted a topic in Safety

   Hello, I've read many articles on allnurses.com and lurked on the forum threads for years and there's just a wealth of valuable information on here. With my first post as an official member of the site I want to say first and foremost thank you to th...