While caring for a 40-year-old male with shortness of breath and a history of tuberculosis, the AEMT should place a:
A. surgical mask on himself and a nasal cannula on the patient.
B. HEPA respirator on the patient and a surgical mask on himself.
C. surgical mask on himself and a nonrebreathing mask on the patient.
D. HEPA respirator on himself and a nonrebreathing mask on the patient.
Answer: D. HEPA respirator on himself and a nonrebreathing mask on the patient.
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