Safety & infection control · practice question
A client is admitted with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis. Which precautions should the nurse implement?
Multiple choiceEasy
Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. Airborne precautions with an N95 respirator in an airborne infection isolation (negative-pressure) room
Why
TB spreads through tiny airborne particles that stay suspended. Staff wear fit-tested N95 respirators. The client wears a surgical mask when leaving the room.
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