The nurse observes a patient being transported through the hall wearing a mask. The nurse recognizes the patient would have a need to wear a mask with which of the following medical diagnoses?
a. Cellulitis
b. Clostridium difficile
c. Diphtheria
d. Measles
ANS: D
A mask must be worn for measles, tuberculosis, and varicella (chickenpox, shingles) during patient transport.
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