Question

A nurse is admitting a client who has tuberculosis and a productive cough. which type of isolation precautions should the nurse initiate for the client?

Answer 1

The nurse should take airborne disease precautions.

The patient affected by tuberculosis should be kept in a separate room. All the nurses and the visiting people must be advised to wear masks. A proper certified  N95 respirator and powered air purifying respirator should be used in the entry to the patient's room.

Direct contact with the patients must be avoided. Usage of gloves and gowns must be followed.

All the medical wastes from the patients should be disposed of properly. Used masks,  gloves, and gowns must not be reused.

The room should be maintained clean and hygienic. Proper hand hygiene should be maintained. All the medical objects once used must be sterilized.

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