Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
A nurse is admitting a client who has pertussis. Which of the following types of transmission-based precautions should the nurse initiate?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Droplet precautions. Pertussis is transmitted through respiratory droplets, making droplet precautions the most appropriate. These precautions include wearing a mask and placing the client in a private room. Airborne precautions (choice A) are for diseases transmitted through tiny airborne particles, like tuberculosis. Protective (choice C) and contact precautions (choice D) are not indicated for pertussis. Protective precautions are used for immunocompromised clients, while contact precautions are for diseases spread through direct contact.