A nurse is reviewing the employee health program for new employees. Which of the following diagnostic assessments should the nurse recommend for all new employees to screen for the presence of tuberculosis?

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A. Educating the client on covering the nose and mouth with tissues when coughing helps prevent the spread of tuberculosis by containing respiratory secretions.

B. A client with active tuberculosis should not return to work until they have completed a sufficient duration of treatment and are deemed non-infectious, not solely based on negative sputum cultures.

C. The client remains contagious until they have been on appropriate medication therapy for a sufficient duration and are deemed non-infectious by healthcare providers, usually after several weeks of treatment rather than just one week.

D. While wearing protective masks may be recommended for healthcare workers or individuals with compromised immune systems, it's not necessary for the client's family members unless they are in close contact with the client for an extended period.

A. A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who needs guidance on incentive spirometry requires nursing judgment and education to ensure proper technique, so this task is best performed by a nurse.

B. A client who had a myocardial infarction 3 days ago and reports chest discomfort requires assessment and potential intervention by a nurse to address cardiac issues.

C. Assisting a client with toileting typically involves tasks such as transferring, positioning, and providing hygiene assistance, which can be safely delegated to an assistive personnel.

D. Providing a client who has awoken following a bronchoscopy with a drink involves assessing for the absence of nausea or vomiting and ensuring the client can swallow safely, which requires nursing judgment and should be performed by a nurse.