A patient with TB who is in respiratory isolation must go to the x-ray department. Which action should the nurse take?
a. Place a gown and gloves on the patient.
b. Place a mask over the patient's nose and mouth.
c. Notify the x-ray department that the test must be cancelled.
d. Call the x-ray department to make sure the waiting room is empty.
ANS: B
The patient should be in respiratory isolation, so a mask over the nose and mouth is essential. A. Gown and gloves are not necessary. C. D. Ideally, traveling outside the room should be kept to a minimum, but not all x-rays can be done at the bedside.
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