Question

55 multiple choice 1 point a patient is diagnosed with influenza. which type of transmission - based precautions should be implemented? contact precautions only airborne precautions droplet precautions neutropenic precautions clear my selection

Explanation:

Influenza is spread mainly through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. Droplet precautions are used for pathogens spread by large - particle droplets. Contact precautions are for direct or indirect contact with the patient or their environment. Airborne precautions are for smaller particles that remain suspended in the air. Neutropenic precautions are for patients with low white - blood cell counts to protect them from infection.

Answer:

C. Droplet precautions