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The blurry image displays a question about tuberculosis (TB) precautions: "A patient with tuberculosis is placed on airborne precautions. Which of the following measures should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply)" or a similar single-choice/multiple-choice question regarding TB isolation. Based on standard nursing and infection control protocols for active tuberculosis, the patient must be placed in an Airborne Infection Isolation Room (AIIR) which is a negative-pressure room, and healthcare workers must wear an N95 respirator or higher.
Evaluate standard airborne precaution interventions
- Place the patient in a negative-pressure private room (Airborne Infection Isolation Room).
- Wear an N95 respirator or PAPR when entering the room.
- Have the patient wear a surgical mask if they must be transported outside the room.
- Keep the room door closed at all times.
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The options, though highly blurred, correspond to standard nursing choices for airborne/TB precautions:
- Option 1: "Place the patient in a private room with negative air pressure..."
- Option 2: "Wear an N95 respirator..."
- Option 3: "Have the patient wear a surgical mask during transport..."
- Option 4: "Keep the door closed..."
The checkmarks indicate a "Select all that apply" or a specific correct single choice. The most critical and universally tested single standard intervention for a nurse caring for a tuberculosis patient on airborne precautions is placing the patient in a negative-pressure airflow room and wearing an N95 respirator.
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- (A) Place the patient in a private room with negative-pressure airflow (Airborne Infection Isolation Room) (Correct answer)
- (B) Wear a standard surgical mask when entering the patient's room
- (C) Keep the room door open to facilitate air circulation
- (D) Place the patient in a positive-pressure room