You are suspicious that a patient is suffering from active tuberculosis. Which of the following would be most appropriate?

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The most appropriate choice is for the healthcare worker (you) to wear an N95 mask, which can filter out an estimated 95% of small airborne particles, including those containing Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes tuberculosis. HEPA respirators are not necessary in this case, as they filter out particles as small as 0.3 microns, which is smaller than necessary to filter out most tuberculosis bacteria. It is not necessary for the patient to wear a HEPA respirator, as they are not likely to transmit large numbers of the bacteria through the air.

You Are Suspicious That a Patient Is Suffering from Active