A Patient Is Admitted with Active Tuberculosis (TB)

question 51

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with active tuberculosis (TB) . The nurse should question a health care provider's order to discontinue airborne precautions unless which assessment finding is documented?

• A)Chest x-ray shows no upper lobe infiltrates.
• B)TB medications have been taken for 6 months.
• C)Mantoux testing shows an induration of 10 mm.
• D)Sputum smears for acid-fast bacilli are negative.

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