Question

Which form of personal protective equipment (PPE) should ideally be worn when a nurse treats a patient who has

tuberculosis which can be passed by a cough?

Answer 1

N95 or N100 face mask is the ideal ppe

Step-by-step explanation:

This prevents cough droplets from being inhaled by the nurse, as hospital acquired Tb could be MRDS,

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Answer 2

Face mask mostly
Preferable 2 or 3
And of course if available gloves to prevent contact with droplets