A patient on airborne precautions needs to leave their room for a procedure. What should the patient wear?

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A surgical mask to protect others from the patient's airborne particles. The patient should wear a surgical mask when leaving the room to protect others from airborne particles. The patient does not need an N95. Assuming other rooms have precautions is unsafe. A gown and gloves are contact precautions, not respiratory protection.