Microbiology · practice question
A 44-year-old client in airborne isolation is being evaluated for communicable respiratory infection. Assessment data include isolation precautions ordered for confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis. The nurse is evaluating discharge teaching. Which client statement shows correct understanding?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. "I will call the nurse if I have new or worse symptoms before my follow-up appointment."
Why
Effective teaching includes when to seek help for worsening symptoms. Stopping medications or delaying reports are unsafe.
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