A client with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis is in an airborne infection isolation room and must be taken to the radiology department. Which action should the nurse take?
- AHave the client wear a fit-tested N95 respirator during transport.
- BHave the client wear a surgical (procedure) mask during transport.
- CPostpone the imaging until the client has received 2 weeks of anti-tuberculosis therapy.
- DHave the transport staff wear a gown and gloves without respiratory protection.
Show answer and explanations
Answer
B
A: A fitted respirator is not the routine source-control mask required for this transport. B: A surgical mask provides source control during necessary transport. C: Essential imaging need not always wait two weeks when precautions are arranged. D: Gown and gloves do not replace indicated respiratory protection for staff.
A
A fitted respirator is not the routine source-control mask required for this transport.
B
A surgical mask provides source control during necessary transport.
C
Essential imaging need not always wait two weeks when precautions are arranged.
D
Gown and gloves do not replace indicated respiratory protection for staff.