A nurse is planning care for a client who has contact precautions in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take when removing soiled linens from the client's room?

Rationale A. Rinse the linens prior to removing them from the client's room: Rinsing soiled linens is not recommended because it can spread infectious material through splashing or aerosolization. Contaminated linens should be handled carefully to prevent environmental contamination. B. Tie the linens' bag securely at the top: Securing the bag prevents the spread of pathogens during transport to the laundry area. Properly tying the bag reduces the risk of exposure to healthcare personnel and maintains infection control standards for clients on contact precautions. C. Wear sterile gloves when handling the linens: Sterile gloves are not required for routine handling of soiled linens. Clean gloves are sufficient to protect the nurse from direct contact with contaminated materials while conserving sterile supplies for invasive procedures. D. Double-bag the linens: Double-bagging is not routinely necessary unless the linens are excessively wet or contaminated with highly infectious material. Following standard precautions and using a single securely tied bag is usually adequate for contact precautions.