ANCC Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Prep

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In developing the care plan for a client with pulmonary mycobacterium tuberculosis, what primary precaution should be included?

Contact skin precautions
Use of special mask to avoid inhaling infected airborne droplets
Avoidance of blood contamination
Containment of draining wounds

Explanation

Answer - B - Use of special mask to avoid inhaling infected airborne droplets. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is transmitted via airborne droplets so use of a properly fitted particulate filter mask is indicated to prevent its spread. The other options do not represent methods of preventing airborne transmission.

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