Masks should be worn in various situations, including: 1. During Patient Care: Nurses should wear masks when providing care to patients, especially those with respiratory symptoms or infectious diseases. 2. In Procedures Generating Aerosols: Procedures that generate aerosols, such as intubation or nebulizer treatments, require the use of N95 respirators. 3. During Outbreaks: During outbreaks of diseases like influenza or COVID-19, masks are mandatory to prevent widespread transmission.
