A nurse is caring for a client who has active tuberculosis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

Rationale: A. Initiate droplet precautions: Tuberculosis (TB) is an airborne disease, not droplet. Airborne precautions should be initiated, which include placing the patient in a negative pressure room and using a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) mask. B. Perform chest percussion twice daily: Chest percussion is not a standard intervention for active tuberculosis unless there is a specific need related to chest physiotherapy for other respiratory issues, such as pneumonia. C. Wear a high-efficiency particulate air mask: A high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) mask is required when caring for clients with active TB. This mask is designed to filter out airborne particles, protecting healthcare workers from inhaling bacteria responsible for TB. D. Obtain daily sputum specimens: While sputum specimens are crucial for diagnosing TB and assessing the treatment response, daily collection is not typically required unless the provider orders it for monitoring.