A client is admitted with bacterial meningitis. Which infection-control action should the nurse implement?

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D. wear a surgical mask when entering the room — Bacterial meningitis requires droplet precautions. A surgical mask is appropriate; an N95 is not required unless performing aerosol-generating procedures.

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A. use an N95 respirator because the disease is airborne

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B. place the client in positive-pressure isolation

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C. use only contact precautions because spread is from surfaces