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. Flight of ideas: Flight of ideas is a classic finding in clients experiencing a manic episode of bipolar disorder. It is characterized by rapid, continuous shifts from one topic to another, often making it difficult for the listener to follow the conversation. This reflects the elevated mood and pressured speech typical of mania.

B. Ritualistic behavior: Ritualistic behaviors, such as repetitive actions or strict routines, are more commonly associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) rather than bipolar disorder. While clients with bipolar disorder may show disorganized behavior during mania, ritualism is not a hallmark feature.

C. Well-groomed appearance: During manic or depressive episodes of bipolar disorder, clients often experience a decline in self-care and grooming. A consistently well-groomed appearance would be more typical of a stable, euthymic phase rather than during an active mood episode.

D. Command hallucinations: Command hallucinations are typically linked to psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. Although severe mania can include psychotic features, hallucinations are not a primary or consistent symptom in bipolar disorder unless it becomes a psychotic manic or depressive episode.

A. "I will use animal skin condoms when having sex.": Animal skin condoms do not provide reliable protection against HIV transmission because they have small pores that can allow viruses to pass through. Latex or synthetic condoms are recommended for effective protection.

B. "I will put soiled dressings in a tied plastic bag before placing them in the trash.": Properly disposing of soiled dressings in a securely tied plastic bag helps prevent the spread of infectious material and minimizes the risk of exposure to others, reflecting good infection control practices at home.

C. "I will place used sharp items in an empty cereal box for disposal.": Sharps should be disposed of in a puncture-resistant, labeled sharps container. An empty cereal box is not puncture-proof and can easily be breached, posing a significant risk for needlestick injuries.

D. "I will disinfect contaminated hard surfaces with a mixture of one part peroxide to 10 parts water.": The correct disinfection solution for HIV is a mixture of one part bleach to 10 parts water, not peroxide. Using an incorrect disinfectant reduces the effectiveness of killing the virus on surfaces.