A patient on the medical unit is found to have pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). What is the most appropriate precaution for the staff to take to prevent transmission of this disease?

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Airborne precautions are required for proven or suspected pulmonary TB. Standard precaution techniques are used in conjunction with the transmission-based precautions, regardless of the patients diagnosis. Droplet and contact precautions are insufficient.

A Patient on the Medical Unit Is Found to Have