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

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A. wear a surgical mask during client care — Pertussis is spread by respiratory droplets. A surgical mask is appropriate; airborne isolation is not routinely required.

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B. place the client in a negative-pressure room

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C. wear only gloves because spread is through stool

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D. remove precautions once antibiotics are started for 1 hour