The nurse will use Expanded Precautions when performing care for a patient with:
a. active tuberculosis (TB).
b. bacterial pneumonia.
c. a urinary tract infection caused by E. coli.
d. a fungal infection of the groin and axilla.
A
Active TB can be spread by airborne pathogens. Masks and gowns in addition to gloves should be worn while caring for such patients. Standard Precautions would be used for the other pa-tients.
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