Which isolation category should the nurse use to guide care when caring for a client with anthrax?
A) Standard precautions
B) Droplet precautions
C) Airborne precautions
D) Contact precautions
A
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Standard precautions, measures for reducing the risk of transmitting pathogens, are sufficient for caring for clients infected with anthrax. These precautions are for all patients being cared for in the hospital. Droplet, airborne, and contact precautions initiate additional measures beyond those for standard precautions.
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