Droplet precautions will be instituted for the patient admitted to the infectious disease unit with:

A) streptococcal pharyngitis.
B) herpes simplex.
C) pulmonary TB.
D) measles.

Droplet Precautions

Infection control measures designed to prevent the spread of diseases transmitted by respiratory droplets, such as influenza or meningitis.

Streptococcal Pharyngitis

An infection of the throat caused by Streptococcus bacteria, commonly known as strep throat.

Pulmonary TB

Tuberculosis that affects the lungs, characterized by symptoms such as a persistent cough, weight loss, and fever, requiring long-term antibiotic treatment.