Question

which action is essential for the nurse to take when first caring for a patient who has tuberculosis (tb) and is on a respirator?

Answer 1

Patients with possible TB infection are placed in Airborne Precautions. Anyone who enters the room of a patient in Airborne Precautions should wear an N-95 respirator mask. Always remember to wear an N-95 respirator mask when entering an Airborne Precautions room. Only approved respirator masks can be worn.

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