You are called to an assault on a homeless male.Dried blood from the trauma is visible around the patient's mouth and nose.During assessment,you note the patient has a productive cough.The patient says,"Don't worry,I'm not contagious.I've had this cough for a year." Describe the best approach regarding respiratory isolation.

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It is important to use respiratory isolation precautions when the patient has a productive cough, as there is a risk of transmission of respiratory infections such as tuberculosis, pneumonia, and influenza. Therefore, the best approach would be to mask both the patient and yourself to minimize the risk of transmission. Isolating the patient with a nonrebreather mask would not be effective in preventing the spread of respiratory infections, as the mask is only intended to provide oxygen. Using gloves alone would not provide adequate respiratory isolation.

You Are Called to an Assault on a Homeless Male