The nurse is caring for a patient who has been placed on droplet precaution. The nurse demonstrates the correct removal of a mask with ties by which of the following actions?
Asking an assistant to untie and remove the mask
B. Untying the top strings of the mask first
C. Untying the bottom strings of the mask first
D. Holding the mask to the face with one hand and untying both sets of strings before pulling the mask from the face