The nurse implements airborne precautions for the client with:
A. Rubella
B. Influenza.
C. Tuberculosis
D. Pediculosis.
C
C. In addition to standard precautions, use airborne precautions for clients known or suspected to have serious illnesses transmitted by airborne droplet nuclei. Examples of such illnesses include:
(a) Measles
(b) Varicella (including disseminated zoster)
(c) Tuberculosis
A. Serious viral infections spread by droplet transmission include:
(a) Adenovirus
(b) Influenza
(c) Mumps
(d) Parvovirus B19
(e) Rubella
B. Serious viral infections spread by droplet transmission include:
(a) Adenovirus
(b) Influenza
(c) Mumps
(d) Parvovirus B19
(e) Rubella
D. Contact precautions—pediculosis
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a. Female b. Depressed c. Good peer relationships d. Poor academic performance e. Exposed to domestic violence
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A) Poor parenting B) Anger at parents C) Low self-esteem D) Distorted body image