Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX PN Questions Nursing Practice Question
A patient that has TB can be taken off restrictions after which of the following parameters have been met?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For a patient with tuberculosis (TB), the primary criterion for lifting restrictions is the achievement of negative culture results (Option A). This indicates that the bacteria are no longer present in the patient's sputum, significantly reducing the risk of transmission.
Option B is incorrect; isolation duration alone does not guarantee the absence of infectiousness. Option C, while important for overall health, does not specifically indicate the infectious status of TB. Option D, the presence of a non-productive cough for 72 hours, does not correlate with the infectiousness of TB and may not reflect the patient's culture status. Thus, negative culture results are essential for ensuring the safety of others.