The nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who is preparing to provide personal care for a client who requires contact precautions. The UAP has applied a gown and gloves and secured the tops of the gloves over the gown sleeves. Which action should the nurse take?

A. Confirming that the gown is tied securely at the neck and waist is correct. Properly securing the gown ensures full coverage and prevents gaps where contamination could occur. This step is crucial for maintaining effective contact precautions. B. Helping the UAP reposition the gown sleeve over the glove edges is incorrect. Standard PPE protocol requires that gloves be worn over the gown sleeves to prevent exposure when the hands are raised or moved. C. Reminding the UAP to wash hands frequently while in the room is incorrect. While hand hygiene is always important, ensuring proper PPE use is the immediate priority in this scenario. D. Assisting the UAP with the application of a face mask or face shield is incorrect. Contact precautions do not require a mask or face shield unless there is a risk of splashes or sprays of infectious material.