Question

A charge nurse is conducting an in-service with staff members about the infection control precautions. The nurse should instruct the staff that which of the following clients requires droplet precautions?

A) A client diagnosed with tuberculosis.
B) A client with a draining wound infection.
C) A client with a urinary tract infection.
D) A client with a history of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Answer 1

A client diagnosed with tuberculosis requires droplet precautions.

Step-by-step explanation:

The charge nurse should instruct the staff that a client diagnosed with tuberculosis requires droplet precautions.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, releasing droplets that contain the bacteria. These droplets can be inhaled by others, leading to the transmission of TB.

Droplet precautions involve wearing a surgical mask by both the infected individual and anyone in close proximity to them. This helps to prevent the spread of droplets containing the infectious agent.