You are managing a 32-year-old male at the state prison who is complaining of shortness of breath and weakness. He has a fever and a cough, and he occasionally spits up bloody phlegm. Appropriate Standard Precautions for this patient are:
A) Gloves only
B) A face mask and a nonrebreather mask on the patient
C) Gloves and a face mask
D) Gloves, a gown, a face mask, and eye protection
Ans: D) Gloves, a gown, a face mask, and eye protection
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