A Patient with Primary Tuberculosis Is on Airborne Precautions, and He

Multiple Choice

A patient with primary tuberculosis is on Airborne Precautions, and he spends much of the day sleeping and is confused and awake at night. An appropriate nursing intervention for this patient is to:

A) provide diversionary activities or visitors during the day to decrease his sense of isolation and sensory deprivation.
B) arrange for the patient to be transported to the lounge while wearing a surgical mask to provide more stimulation.
C) consult with the health care provider for an order for an antidepressant and sleeping medication to treat the depression.
D) encourage staff to "visit" with him from the doorway so that they do not have to wear a mask and they can increase his wakeful times during the day.