The nurse is caring for a child with an infection. Which statement is the most accurate related to transmission-based precautions?
A) Transmission-based precautions are followed if a patient has a disease that can be easily spread
B) Transmission-based precautions apply to coming in contact with blood
C) Transmission-based precautions are followed if a child is immunosuppressed and are used to protect them from other children
D) Transmission-based precautions apply to contact with stool and urine
Ans: A
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