The UAP asks why Raymond could not be in an empty semiprivate room closer to the nurse's station so the staff would not have to walk so far to provide care. What information should the nurse provide to the UAP on infection control practices?
A. The client needs to be at the end of the hall because he requires privacy
B. The implementation of airborne precautions for possibly TB requires a private, negative pressure room assignment
C. A private room is required to implement contact precautions for possible TB
D. The client needs to be at the end of the hall for confidentiality
Answer: B. The implementation of airborne precautions for possibly TB requires a private, negative pressure room assignment
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