A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about implementing droplet precautions for a client who has influenza. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?

The correct answer is A: "I will wear a surgical mask within 3 feet of the client." This is correct because droplets from respiratory secretions can travel up to 3 feet, so wearing a surgical mask within this distance helps prevent transmission. Choice B is incorrect because HEPA filtration is not required for droplet precautions. Choice C is incorrect as N95 respirators are used for airborne precautions, not droplet precautions. Choice D is incorrect as for droplet precautions, the room should have negative airflow to prevent the spread of droplets.