Patient A is known to have a viral infection. Patient B does not. How should a nurse prepare to draw blood from each one?

the nurse should use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for both patients

Explanation:

Nurses use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in order to prevent the spread of pathogenic harmful microorganisms (e.g., bacteria, viruses, etc), thereby protecting people from infections. PPE includes gloves, respirators, medical masks, goggles or a face shield, and gowns that are effective to avoid the transmission of infectious and communicable diseases from blood samples, secretions, and excretions (body fluids). Re-using/sharing this equipment is not advised because the protective properties of the PPE cannot be assured after reuse/recycling and it may expose other individuals to potentially infected materials.

1. protective factors are characteristics associated with a lower likelihood of negative outcomes or that reduce a risk factor's impact. individual-level protective factors might include positive self-image, self-control, or social competence

2. attitudes are the response that is a result of our values. values decide what we think as for right, wrong, good, or unjust. attitudes are our likes and dislike towards things, people, and objects. they represent several beliefs focused on a specific object or situation