The client with tuberculosis is taking oral therapy at home. He tells the home care nurse that he really misses playing cards with his friends. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "It is okay to have your friends over because you cannot transmit the disease while taking antituberculosis medications."
B. "You should avoid being around other people until you have had three negative sputum cultures in a row."
C. "Your friends would be able to come and visit if you have someone else prepare any food or drinks for them."
D. "Your friends may safely visit if you wear a mask and keep the windows open."
D
Tuberculosis is spread by airborne transmission. Healthy people may safely interact with infected clients in a room with good ventilation as long as the client wears a mask over the nose and mouth.
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