The nurse is completing the admission assessment on a patient with renal failure. The patient states, "I was diagnosed with impetigo yesterday." Which of the following is the appropriate nursing intervention?
a) Initiate contact isolation protocol.
b) Educate the patient about wearing a mask outside of the assigned room.
c) Transfer the patient to a negative pressure room.
d) Obtain the name of the antiviral medication used to treat the impetigo.
Answer: A
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