The nurse is caring for a client who is suspected of having severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). What actions by the nurse are most appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
a. Wash hands when entering the client's room and use Standard Precautions.
b. Wear a gown and goggles when entering the client's room.
c. Teach the client to wear a mask at all times when someone is in the room.
d. Use a disposable particulate mask respi-rator when the client is coughing.
e. Keep the door to the client's room open to allow close monitoring.
f. Place the client in a negative airflow room, if available in the facility.
B, D, F
The nurse should follow Airborne Precautions when caring for clients suspected of SARS. Wear a gown and goggles when in the room and caring for the client. Use a disposable particulate mask respirator if the client is coughing, or if particles are being aerosolized. Handwashing and Standard Precautions are not enough. The client does not have to wear a mask while others are in the room because they should be protecting themselves by using Airborne Precautions.
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Fill in the blank with correct word