A patient with active tuberculosis is admitted to the medical centre.The nurse recognizes that which of the following types of precautions will be required upon admission of this patient?

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Active tuberculosis is spread through airborne transmission, so airborne precautions are necessary to prevent the spread of the disease. This includes placing the patient in a negative pressure room, providing the patient with a mask to wear when outside of their room, and ensuring healthcare workers wear proper respiratory protection when in the patient's room. Droplet precautions are used for diseases spread via droplets, such as influenza. Contact precautions are used for diseases spread via direct contact, such as MRSA. Reverse isolation is used for patients who are immunocompromised to prevent exposure to infections from healthcare workers and others.

A Patient with Active Tuberculosis Is Admitted to the Medical