A patient with tuberculosis is admitted to the hospital. Which precautions must the nurse institute when caring for this patient?

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Tuberculosis is primarily spread through airborne particles expelled when the infected person coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings. Therefore, airborne precautions, including the use of N95 respirators by healthcare workers, are necessary to prevent the spread of the disease.

A Patient with Tuberculosis Is Admitted to the Hospital