A nurse is caring for a client who has Clostridium difficile. When applying a cover gown, which of the following techniques should the nurse use?

A. Tying the gown with the gloves on is incorrect. The correct order of donning personal protective equipment (PPE. is to apply the gown first, followed by gloves. Tying the gown after the gloves may compromise proper gown coverage. B. Tucking the glove cuffs under the gown sleeves is incorrect. The glove cuffs should be pulled over the gown sleeves to ensure a secure, closed barrier between the gown and gloves, helping to prevent contamination. C. Applying the gown before the gloves is correct. According to infection control guidelines, the gown should be worn first, followed by gloves. This technique ensures that the gown covers the sleeves properly and that the gloves are overlapping the gown cuffs, reducing the risk of contamination. D. Pushing the gown sleeves up to the elbows is incorrect. Gown sleeves should remain down to cover the wrists to protect the forearms from contamination, especially when caring for a patient with Clostridium difficile, which requires contact precautions.