You have a small cut on your hand. What should you do before providing patient care?

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Cover the cut with a bandage and wear gloves. A cut should be covered with a waterproof bandage, and then gloves should be worn for patient care. This protects both you and the patient. Hand lotion does not create a barrier. Handwashing is still necessary even with a cut. Requesting reassignment is unnecessary if the cut is properly covered and protected.