Asked by Makayla Christine De Souza on May 25, 2024

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A patient is admitted to the hospital with tuberculosis.Which precautions must the nurse institute when caring for this patient?

A) Droplet transmission
B) Airborne transmission
C) Direct contact
D) Indirect contact

Tuberculosis

A contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs but can also impact other parts of the body.

Airborne Transmission

The spread of diseases or pathogens through air particles that can be inhaled by individuals near an infected person.

Droplet Transmission

The spread of infectious agents through respiratory droplets expelled when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.

  • Recognize the diverse types of infections associated with medical care settings and their ramifications.
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Karen ArianaMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The organisms responsible for measles and tuberculosis,as well as many fungal infections,are spread through airborne transmission.Neisseria meningitidis,the organism that causes meningitis,is spread through droplet transmission.Pathogens that cause diarrhea,such as Clostridium difficile,are spread by direct contact.The common cold can be spread by indirect contact or droplet transmission.