A nurse is assisting in the care of a client suspected of having a tuberculosis infection. Which of the following personal protective equipment should the nurse wear when in the client's room?

A. “I insert needles into meridian lines of my child's body to help with pain relief.”: Inserting needles along meridian lines describes acupuncture, a traditional practice aimed at balancing energy flow. Acupuncture does not involve suction or heated containers placed on the skin.

B. "I rub the edge of a coin lengthwise on my child's back when he is sick.": Rubbing a coin on the back refers to coining, also known as gua sha, which is used to release illness or bad energy. Coining produces linear marks rather than circular suction marks.

C. “I sometimes place a bottle containing steam against my child's skin.": Placing a heated bottle or cup against the skin creates suction as the air cools, which is characteristic of cupping therapy. Cupping commonly leaves circular marks due to localized pressure and increased blood flow.

D. "I apply petroleum jelly with garlic along my child's wrist to treat infectious disease.": Applying garlic with petroleum jelly reflects a topical folk remedy. This specific practice is not formally categorized as cupping or acupuncture

A. Social worker: Social workers can assist clients who have difficulty with transportation by coordinating community resources, arranging rides, or providing access to transportation services. This ensures the client can safely attend follow-up appointments without compromising independence or safety.

B. Primary care provider: The primary care provider manages overall health and follow-up care but does not typically coordinate transportation services for clients.

C. Physical therapist: Physical therapists focus on improving mobility, strength, and balance, which may indirectly support functional independence, but they do not coordinate transportation.

D. Occupational therapist: Occupational therapists help clients maintain or regain functional skills for daily activities, including driving skills, but arranging transportation to appointments falls under social work support rather than therapy interventions.