A patient who is admitted to the hospital with a productive cough and fever has a positive result on a QuantiFERON-TB Gold blood test.When providing care for this patient, what personal protective equipment (PPE)should a nurse wear?
A)A fit-tested N-95 mask
B)Gloves and surgical mask
C)Isolation gown and surgical mask
D)No PPE is necessary as long as the nurse remains at least 3 feet away from the patient

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A positive result on a QuantiFERON-TB Gold blood test suggests that the patient has been exposed to Mycobacterium tuberculosis and is at risk for developing active tuberculosis. Therefore, a nurse should wear a fit-tested N-95 mask to protect against droplet transmission during close contact with the patient. Gloves and isolation gown may also be necessary depending on the extent of contact with the patient and their bodily fluids.

A Patient Who Is Admitted to the Hospital with a Productive