After an infection control in-service, which statement by the nurse demonstrates an accurate understanding of the mode of transmission of influenza?
a. "I will not develop the infection unless I have physical contact with the client."
b. "I should wear an N95 respirator to pro-vide care for the client with influenza."
c. "I should try to stay at least 3 feet away from the client, if at all possible."
d. "The infection is spread through droplets suspended in the air and inhaled."
C
Influenza is transmitted via droplets. Droplets are produced when a person talks or sneezes and travel short distances (up to 3 feet) but are not suspended in the air for long. Staff should stay at least 3 feet (1 m) away from a client with droplet infection. Actual physical contact with the client is not necessary for infection to occur. It is not necessary for staff to wear an N95 respira-tor mask for Droplet Precautions; these masks are used in the care of clients with tuberculosis.
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