When a patient in respiratory isolation is to be transported to the radiology department, the nurse should:
a. cover the patient with a sheet.
b. take the patient down the service elevator.
c. apply a mask to the patient.
d. call x-ray to come and get the patient.
C
If a patient requiring respiratory isolation must be transported to another area, the patient must don a mask.
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