Question

a client with an infectious disease that requires airborne precautions must be transported from their room to the radiology department. what measures would the nurse take to protect against spreading infection while overseeing the transport of this client? select all that apply. place a color - coded sticker on the clients hospital gown so that others will know to keep their distance from the client cover as much of the clients body as possible during transport make sure the client wears a mask or particulate air filter respirator line the surface of the wheelchair or stretcher with a clean sheet or bath blanket to protect the surface from direct client contact

Explanation:

• Covering the client's body helps reduce exposure of infectious agents.
• Having the client wear a mask or particulate air filter respirator can contain respiratory droplets.
• Placing a color - coded sticker is not a standard or effective measure for airborne precautions.
• Lining the wheelchair/stretcher with a sheet/blanket is more relevant for contact precautions rather than airborne.

Answer:

B. cover as much of the client's body as possible during transport, C. make sure the client wears a mask or particulate air filter respirator