A patient with a compromised immune system is admitted to the hospital with an infection. What care should the nurse expect this patient to require?
1. early discharge to recover from the infection at home
2. placement in a semiprivate room
3. isolation techniques to protect the patient from further infection
4. placement in respiratory isolation
Correct Answer: 3
Patients with suppressed or impaired immune function are more susceptible to disease and require protection from exposure to environmental elements. Isolation techniques should be employed to protect the patient and prevent the spread of disease. The information is insufficient to determine the need for a specific type of isolation.
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