The nurse observes a patient being transported through the hall wearing a mask. For which medical diagnosis should the nurse suspect the patient is receiving care?
a. Measles
b. Cellulitis
c. Diphtheria
d. Clostridium difficile
ANS: A
A mask must be worn for measles, tuberculosis, and varicella (chickenpox, shingles) during patient transport. B. C. D. A mask does not need to be worn for cellulitis, diphtheria, or clostridium difficile.
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