What action should the nurse take before entering the room of a patient with tuberculosis (TB)?
a. Wear a fitted high-efficiency particulate air respirator.
b. Wear a clear plastic shield over the face.
c. Wear protective plastic goggles over the eyes.
d. Wear a surgical mask with elastic straps.
ANS: A
Wear your own fit-tested high-efficiency particulate air respirator mask for airborne protection. Do not use other masks because they do not provide adequate airborne protection against TB. If you cannot obtain your own fit-tested mask, you should not enter the patient's room.
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