Question

A client with severe shortness of breath comes to the emergency department. The client tells the emergency department staff that they recently traveled to China for business. Based on the client's travel history and presentation, the staff suspects severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Which isolation precautions should the staff institute?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The individual should adapt social distancing.

* Cover the nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing.

* Use tissues to contain respiratory secretions.

* Dispose of tissues in the nearest waste receptacle after use.

* Perform hand hygiene after contact with respiratory secretions and contaminated objects and materials.

Then either go to any isolation center in a nearby hospital or self isolate for 2-7 days