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Why would a health-care professional need to wear a respirator to treat a patient with tb?

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Its used for protection against airborne with ones who are confirmed and or thought to be infectious. Its for there safety:)
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Answer:

the correct answer is D All of the above

Step-by-step explanation:

A.)A regular face mask will not stop transmission of the bacteria.

B.)Transmission through airborne contaminated vapors is possible.

C.)The mask traps and filters the air, which does not allow for bacterial transmission.

D.)All of the above.

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