A 16-year-old has come to the clinic and asks to talk to a nurse. The teen states that she has become sexually active and is concerned about getting HIV. The teen asks the nurse what she can do to keep from getting HIV. What would be the nurse's best response?

A. A room with air exhaust directly to the outdoor environment: TB is a contagious airborne disease, and the client should be placed in a negative pressure room with an air exhaust system that directs air outside the building. This prevents the spread of the airborne pathogen to other areas in the hospital.

B. A room in the ICU: While a client with active TB may require ICU care depending on the severity of their condition, being placed in the ICU is not required solely due to the TB diagnosis. The priority is to place them in a room with appropriate airborne precautions.

C. A room that is within view of the nurses' station: While it is important to monitor the client closely, the priority for this client is to ensure they are in a room with proper ventilation and isolation to prevent the spread of the infection. The visibility of the room is secondary to infection control measures.

D. A room with another nonsurgical client: A client with active TB should not be placed in the same room as another client, unless both are infected with TB. TB is contagious, and the client should be isolated to prevent transmission to others.

A. Speech pathologist: Speech pathologists specialize in helping with speech, swallowing, and communication issues, not with adaptive devices for feeding. This role is not appropriate for addressing the difficulty the client is having with feeding.

B. Social worker: A social worker focuses on providing support for emotional, social, and financial challenges. While they may help with psychosocial aspects of a client’s condition, they do not specialize in providing adaptive devices for daily activities.

C. Occupational therapist: Occupational therapists are trained to assess and assist clients in using adaptive devices to improve their ability to perform activities of daily living, such as feeding, dressing, and bathing. The therapist can help the client adjust to the devices and improve independence.

D. Registered dietitian: A registered dietitian focuses on nutritional assessments and planning. While they are essential in managing the client's dietary needs, they would not typically provide assistance with adaptive devices for feeding.