Which explanation would the nurse give when a patient with tuberculosis (TB) asks why isolation in a special kind of room is necessary? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
A) To allow for frequent chest X-rays
B) To prevent the spread of the disease to other people
C) To keep the patient's linens confined to an isolated area
D) To prevent the patient from being exposed to other infections
E) To provide negative-pressure airflow
F) Confident
G) Not Sure