The nurse is admitting a client who has a draining wound that is contaminated with staphylococcus aureus. The nurse should initiate airborne precautions.
Airborne transmission is defined as the spread of infectious agents caused by the spread of droplet nuclei (aerosols). These droplet nuclei remain infective when airborne for long periods of time over long distances.
Controlling and preventing airborne transmission is not easy. Airflow should be controlled by using specially designed ventilation systems, using disinfection techniques, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), and practicing basic infection control measures.
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