Question

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• protect and maintain the clients protective barriers (skin, mucous membranes).

a nurse is preparing to admit a client who is suspected to have pulmonary tuberculosis. which of the following actions should the nurse plan to perform first?
a implement airborne precautions.
b obtain a sputum culture.
c administer antituberculosis medications.
d recommend a screening test for family members.

Explanation:

Pulmonary tuberculosis is highly contagious via airborne droplets. Implementing airborne precautions (like placing the client in a negative - pressure room, using N95 masks) is the first step to prevent the spread of the disease to other clients and healthcare workers. Obtaining a sputum culture (B) is important for diagnosis but not the first action. Administering antituberculosis medications (C) is done after diagnosis. Recommending a screening test for family members (D) is a later step in contact tracing and prevention after the client is isolated.

Answer:

A. Implement airborne precautions.