A nurse is caring for a client with an acute infection. The nurse has applied droplet precautions to reduce pathogen transmission. Which of the following methods is the most likely way for the client to transmit the virus to others?
A) Talking
B) Receiving a blood transfusion
C) Touching his or her eyes
D) Walking around the room
A
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Microorganisms carried on droplets commonly exit the body during coughing, sneezing, talking, and procedures such as airway suctioning and bronchoscopy. Receiving a transfusion does not spread a virus to others and the client touching his or her eyes would not influence transmission to others. As well, walking does not spread droplets.
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