The nurse has received a report from the emergency department that a patient with tuberculosis will be coming to the unit. What items will the nurse need to care for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Private room
b. Negative-pressure airflow in room
c. Communication signs for Droplet Precautions
d. Communication signs for Airborne Precautions
e. Surgical mask, gown, gloves, eyewear
f. N95 respirator, gown, gloves, eyewear
ANS: A, B, D, F
Tuberculosis is a disease that is transmitted by droplets that remain in the air for long periods of time. Caring for this patient requires a private room, negative-pressure airflow in room, and wearing an N95 respirator that has been fit-tested, gloves, gown, and eyewear. This patient will not be in Droplet Precautions, and instead requires Airborne Precaution signs. This type of patient requires more than the average surgical mask for protection.
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