Droplet precautions are being followed for a client in a healthcare facility. The nurse is reviewing key information about droplet precautions with a group of nursing students
What should the nurse give as an example to the students about an illness that requires droplet precautions? A) Pediculosis
B) Scabies
C) Pertussis
D) Impetigo
C
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Pertussis is a disease that spreads by droplet transmission and, therefore, requires droplet precautions. If the client has pediculosis, scabies, or impetigo, contact precautions are followed.
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