Droplet precautions will be instituted for the client admitted to the infectious disease unit with:
1. Streptococcal pharyngitis
2. Herpes simplex
3. Pertussis
4. Measles
ANS: 1
Droplet precautions are instituted when droplets are larger than 5 micrometers, such as in the case of streptococcal pharyngitis. Contact precautions are instituted for herpes simplex.
Airborne precautions are instituted with pulmonary TB. Airborne precautions are instituted with measles.
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