Droplet precautions will be instituted for the patient admitted to the infectious disease unit with which of the following conditions?
a. Influenza
b. Clostridium difficile infection
c. Pulmonary tuberculosis
d. Measles
A
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A Droplet precautions are instituted in the case of influenza. For known or suspected infections caused by microbes transmitted by droplets produced by coughing, droplet precautions are instituted.
B Contact precautions are instituted for C. difficile.
C Airborne precautions are instituted for pulmonary tuberculosis.
D Airborne precautions are instituted for measles.
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