Safety & Infection ControlQuestion 20 of 120
Which client requires airborne precautions?
a.A client with a draining wound infection
b.A client with influenza
c.A client with scabies
d.A client with active pulmonary tuberculosis
Explanation
Pulmonary tuberculosis is spread by airborne droplet nuclei and requires a negative-pressure room and an N95 respirator. Wound infections and scabies need contact precautions, and influenza needs droplet precautions.
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