A client presents to the emergency department (ED) with muscle aches, headache, fever, and describes a recent loss of taste and smell. The nurse obtains a nasal swab for COVID-19 testing. Which action is most important for the nurse to take? A Counsel family members to monitor for illness symptoms for 2 weeks after last contact with patient. B Isolate the client from other clients, family, and healthcare workers not wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE). C Report the COVID-19 result to the local health department according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. D Teach the client to wear a mask, hand wash, and social distance to prevent spreading the virus.
[Solved]: A client presents to the emergency department (ED)…
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