The nurse is caring for a patient in protective environment. Which actions will the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
a. Wear an N95 respirator when entering the patient's room.
b. Maintain airflow rate greater than 12 air exchanges/hr.
c. Place in special room with negative-pressure airflow.
d. Open drapes during the daytime.
e. Listen to the patient's interests.
f. Place dried flowers in a plastic vase.
ANS: B, D, E
This form of isolation requires a specialized room with positive airflow. The airflow rate is set at greater than 12 air exchanges/hr, and all air is filtered through a HEPA filter. Isolation disrupts normal social relationships with visitors and caregivers. Take the opportunity to listen to a patient's concerns or interests. Open drapes or shades and remove excess supplies and equipment. Patients are not allowed to have dried or fresh flowers or potted plants in these rooms. All health care personnel wear an N95 respirator every time they enter the room for patients, and a private room with negative airflow is required for patients on airborne precautions.
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