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A client is admitted with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). What is the priority nursing action regarding infection control?
Placing the client in a negative pressure room immediately contains airborne pathogens, preventing the spread of TB to others. While obtaining cultures and clie
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Question: A client is admitted with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). What is the priority nursing action regarding infection control?
Answer options: ✅ Place the client in a private room with negative pressure airflow.
- Don an N95 respirator mask before entering the client's room.
- Obtain a sputum culture for acid-fast bacilli (AFB) testing.
- Educate the client on covering their mouth and nose when coughing.
Correct answer: Place the client in a private room with negative pressure airflow.
Explanation: Placing the client in a negative pressure room immediately contains airborne pathogens, preventing the spread of TB to others. While obtaining cultures and client education are important, containing the infection is the most immediate priority.
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