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

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D. place the client in a negative-pressure room and wear an N95 — Measles is highly contagious via the airborne route. Negative-pressure room and N95 respirator are appropriate.

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A. use gloves only because spread is through saliva

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B. use droplet precautions only

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C. avoid vaccination review because exposure is not significant