The nurse observes a patient being transported through the hall wearing a mask. The nurse recognizes the patient would have a need to wear a mask with which of the following medical diagnoses?

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Measles is a viral infection that is spread through the air and can be prevented by wearing a mask. Cellulitis is not spread through the air and a mask is not necessary for treatment. Clostridium difficile is spread by contact with contaminated surfaces and does not typically require a mask. Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that is spread through respiratory droplets and can be prevented by wearing a mask, but it is a rare disease in developed countries due to vaccination.

The Nurse Observes a Patient Being Transported Through the Hall