Protective isolation is also known as:
strict isolation
reverse isolation
indirect isolation
enteric isolation
reverse isolation
Rationale: Protective isolation is also known as reverse isolation. Reverse isolation protects the patient. Health care workers must take protective measures to prevent the spread of their potential infectious microorganisms to the patient.
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