Case study: Adult admitted with possible active tuberculosis. Based on the current assessment, what is the nurse's priority action?

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C. place the client in airborne isolation and use appropriate respiratory protection — The priority action is to place the client in airborne isolation and use appropriate respiratory protection because this addresses the immediate risk in the case.

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A. complete routine care before notifying the provider

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B. encourage the client to rest and increase oral intake

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D. document the finding as expected and reassess in 1 hour