The nurse is caring for a patient with tuberculosis (TB). What action should the nurse take before entering this patient's room?
a. Wear a surgical mask with elastic straps.
b. Wear a clear plastic shield over the face.
c. Wear protective plastic goggles over the eyes.
d. Wear a fitted high-efficiency particulate air respirator.
ANS: D
The nurse should wear a personally fit-tested high-efficiency particulate air respirator mask for airborne protection. A. B. Do not use other masks because they do not provide adequate airborne protection against TB. C. Eye goggles are not needed when caring for a patient with tuberculosis.
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