The charge nurse for a medical-surgical unit is notified that a client with tuberculosis (TB)is being transported to the unit.Which actions for infection prevention are the most appropriate in this circumstance? Select all that apply.

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A) Masks and gowns should be worn when caring for clients who do not reliably cover their mouths when coughing. When a client has an airborne disease and must go elsewhere in the hospital, the client must wear a mask. Supplies to prevent transmission of disease should be stocked at the end of the shift so that adequate supplies will be available for the next healthcare provider. Hand hygiene should be performed before and after client care. Clinical staff receive TB testing annually. There is no reason to test all staff members at this time.
B) Masks and gowns should be worn when caring for clients who do not reliably cover their mouths when coughing. When a client has an airborne disease and must go elsewhere in the hospital, the client must wear a mask. Supplies to prevent transmission of disease should be stocked at the end of the shift so that adequate supplies will be available for the next healthcare provider. Hand hygiene should be performed before and after client care. Clinical staff receive TB testing annually. There is no reason to test all staff members at this time.
C) Masks and gowns should be worn when caring for clients who do not reliably cover their mouths when coughing. When a client has an airborne disease and must go elsewhere in the hospital, the client must wear a mask. Supplies to prevent transmission of disease should be stocked at the end of the shift so that adequate supplies will be available for the next healthcare provider. Hand hygiene should be performed before and after client care. Clinical staff receive TB testing annually. There is no reason to test all staff members at this time.
D) Masks and gowns should be worn when caring for clients who do not reliably cover their mouths when coughing. When a client has an airborne disease and must go elsewhere in the hospital, the client must wear a mask. Supplies to prevent transmission of disease should be stocked at the end of the shift so that adequate supplies will be available for the next healthcare provider. Hand hygiene should be performed before and after client care. Clinical staff receive TB testing annually. There is no reason to test all staff members at this time.
E) Masks and gowns should be worn when caring for clients who do not reliably cover their mouths when coughing. When a client has an airborne disease and must go elsewhere in the hospital, the client must wear a mask. Supplies to prevent transmission of disease should be stocked at the end of the shift so that adequate supplies will be available for the next healthcare provider. Hand hygiene should be performed before and after client care. Clinical staff receive TB testing annually. There is no reason to test all staff members at this time.

The Charge Nurse for a Medical-Surgical Unit Is Notified That