A client has been hospitalized with tuberculosis (TB). The client's spouse is fearful of entering the room where the client is in isolation and refuses to visit. What action by the nurse is best?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Ask the spouse to explain the fear of visiting in further detail. By asking the spouse to explain their fear, the nurse can address and alleviate specific concerns, providing tailored support. This approach promotes open communication and understanding, which may help the spouse feel more comfortable visiting. B: Informing the spouse about precautions may not address the underlying fear and could come across as dismissive. C: Showing how to follow precautions does not directly address the spouse's fear and may not be sufficient to alleviate concerns. D: Telling the spouse they have already been exposed may not address their fear and could potentially increase anxiety.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A tracheostomy tube allows for more comfort and mobility compared to an endotracheal tube, making it preferable for long-term management of an upper airway obstruction. The ability to speak, eat, and move more freely with a tracheostomy tube can significantly improve the quality of life for the patient.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Assisting the patient to get out of bed can be safely delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) as it does not require specialized nursing knowledge or skills. It is a basic activity of daily living that can be delegated to support staff while allowing nurses to focus on more complex patient care tasks.