In addition, obesity may cause significant restrictive lung physiology and lead to obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS). Restrictive lung disease is associated with nocturnal pathophysiology, including sleep disturbances and breathing and oxygenation impairments during sleep.
Droplet precautions are in addition to Standard Precautions. PLUS. Masks and Respirators. Wear a facemask, such as a procedure or surgical mask, for close contact (within 3 feet of the patient) with the patient; the facemask should be donned upon entering the exam room.
Most institutions' policies do not state a mask is required for anyone not having immunity, they usually read (for shingles) that Airborne (negative pressure room & N-95 mask)/Contact precautions (depending on the patient's presentation) are to be implemented and adhered to by all employees.