remove the gloves first - Crutches placed in front of the patient - tripod arrangement - Listening

- When the nurse removes gloves and a mask, she should remove the gloves first. They are soiled and are likely to contain pathogens.

- Crutches should be placed 6" (15.2 cm) in front of the patient and 6" to the side to form a tripod arrangement.

- Listening is the most effective communication technique.