The pediatric nurse working in a hospital setting uses both standard precautions and transmission-based precautions for patients. Which patient requires only standard precautions?
A.
Infectious diarrhea
B.
Staphylococcal infection
C.
Tonsillitis
D.
Tuberculosis
ANS: C
Transmission-based precautions are intended to prevent the transmission of pathogens from those with infectious diseases. Transmission-based precautions include airborne, droplet (TB), and contact precautions (infectious diarrhea and staph infection). Standard precautions are used on all patients, including those with tonsillitis.
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