The nurse is planning care for a patient diagnosed with influenza.Which intervention should the nurse include when planning this patient's care?

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Placing droplet and contact precaution signs on the patient room door is the appropriate intervention for a patient diagnosed with influenza. This helps to prevent the spread of the virus to others and reminds healthcare providers to take appropriate precautions when entering the room. Placing a ventilator in the room or placing the patient in a negative air flow room may not be necessary for all patients with influenza and would depend on the severity of the illness. Notifying other departments of the diagnosis may be necessary for infection control purposes but is not the best intervention for caring for the individual patient.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Patient Diagnosed with Influenza.Which