Which precaution should be taken for a patient whether the healthcare worker is following contact, droplet, or airborne precautions?

A stethoscope used for a patient on any type of transmission-based precautions should be dedicated to that patient, or cleaned and disinfected before being used for someone else. This prevents the equipment from carrying infectious organisms between patients. A respirator is specifically needed for certain airborne precautions, while a private room and cough etiquette are not universal requirements for all three types.

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