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Procedure gloves.

A L Heenan
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The US policy of 'universal precautions' treats all body fluids and excreta as an infection risk. Nurses have a responsibility to understand the rationale for glove use. Gloves play a major part in preventing cross-infection. The wearing of gloves is not a substitute for handwashing.

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A L Heenan. 1995. Procedure gloves.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7675809/

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