How long should you avoid touching your face after removing gloves from a patient with a respiratory infection?

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Wash your hands first, then you can touch your face. You should wash your hands immediately after removing gloves before touching your face. Handwashing removes any pathogens that may have contaminated your hands despite glove use. You should not wait or touch your face before washing hands, as this risks introducing pathogens to mucous membranes.