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1. Universal Precautions vs. Patient Dignity

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

   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

2. Universal Precautions vs. Patient Dignity

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

   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,...

3. Universal Precautions vs. Patient Dignity

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

   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....

4. Universal Precautions vs. Patient Dignity

   safe>sorry posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

   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...