A nurse is preparing to administer a hazardous IV medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Administer the medication while wearing protective footwear is not a standard precaution for administering hazardous IV medications. Protective footwear is generally used to prevent physical injuries rather than chemical exposure. B. Wear an N95 respiratory mask when administering the medication is necessary for airborne precautions but not typically required for administering hazardous IV medications unless there is a risk of aerosolization. C. Administer the medication in a negative pressure room is used for airborne infection isolation but is not a standard requirement for administering hazardous IV medications. D. Wear gloves when handling the medication is essential to protect the nurse from exposure to hazardous drugs. Gloves provide a barrier to prevent skin contact with the medication, reducing the risk of absorption and contamination.