When caring for a patient who is hospitalized with active tuberculosis (TB),the nurse observes a student nurse who is assigned to take care of a patient.Which action,if performed by the student nurse,would require an intervention by the nurse?

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A high-efficiency particulate-absorbing (HEPA)mask,rather than a standard surgical mask,should be used when entering the patient's room because the HEPA mask can filter out 100% of small airborne particles.Hand washing before entering the patient's room is appropriate.Because anorexia and weight loss are frequent problems in patients with TB,bringing food to the patient is appropriate.The student nurse should perform hand washing after handling a tissue that the patient has used,but no precautions are necessary when giving the patient an unused tissue.

When Caring for a Patient Who Is Hospitalized with Active