Which of the following statements regarding the high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) respirator is correct?
A: A HEPA respirator should be placed on any patient with tuberculosis.
B: A HEPA respirator is necessary only if the patient with suspected tuberculosis is coughing.
C: A surgical mask provides better protection against tuberculosis than a HEPA respirator.
D: Long sideburns or a beard will prevent the proper fit of a HEPA respirator.
Answer: D: Long sideburns or a beard will prevent the proper fit of a HEPA respirator.
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