During the shift handoff, a licensed practical nurse receives a new client with confirmed bacterial meningitis (*Neisseria meningitidis*). Which of the following are appropriate infection control measures and care actions for this client? Select all that apply.
- Verify that the client is placed in a private room.Cevap
- BDon a fit-tested N95 respirator prior to entering the room.
- Apply a standard surgical mask when standing within 3 feet of the client.Cevap
- Place a standard surgical mask on the client during transport to other departments.Cevap
- EMaintain the client in a negative-pressure isolation room.
- FPerform the initial comprehensive admission assessment for this client.
Cevap
The correct actions are placing the client in a private room, wearing a surgical mask within 3 feet of the client, and having the client wear a surgical mask during transport.
Bacterial meningitis is transmitted through large respiratory droplets. Standard infection control guidelines for droplet precautions stipulate that the client should be placed in a private room. Furthermore, healthcare personnel must wear a standard surgical mask when providing direct care (within 3 feet). If the client must leave the room for essential testing, placing a standard surgical mask on the client serves as source control to contain respiratory secretions. These actions correctly align with the LPN's responsibilities for maintaining a safe care environment.
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