A nurse is caring for a client who has active tuberculosis. What barrier precautions will the nurse wear when in the client's room?
a. a face shield
b. a surgical mask
c. an N-95 respirator
d. mask and eye protection, a gown, and gloves
C
Airborne precautions are instituted for clients who are known or suspected to have serious illnesses spread by airborne droplet nuclei, such as measles, varicella, and tuberculosis. Airborne precautions include placing the client in a private room; limiting transport of the client to other areas while she or he wears a surgical mask; and employing respiratory protection measures for staff, such as using special respirators.
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