How should the nurse dispose of the breakfast tray of a patient who requires airborne isolation?

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Patients who require airborne isolation are served meals on disposable dishes and trays.To dispose of the tray,the nurse inside the room must wear protective garb and place the tray and its contents inside a special isolation bag that is held by a second healthcare worker at the patient's door.The items must be placed on the inside of the bag without touching the outside of the bag.

How Should the Nurse Dispose of the Breakfast Tray of a Patient