A female client admitted for cardiac problems also has condyloma acuminatum. Which type of precautions does the nursing staff implement with this client?
a. Standard
b. Airborne
c. Contact
d. Droplet
A
Although it is considered highly contagious, condyloma acuminatum requires close intimate contact for transmission. Only Standard Precautions are needed for health care providers.
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