Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has shingles with multiple skin lesions. Which of the following actions by the nurse requires intervention by the nurse's supervisor?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Admitting another client with shingles to a double room risks cross-contamination, as the varicella-zoster virus is contagious. Gloves (A) and gowns (C) are appropriate for contact precautions. An N95 mask (D) is unnecessary but not harmful.