A child with severe gastroenteritis is being admitted to a semi-private room on the pediatric unit. The nurse in charge should place this client with which roommate?
1. An infant with meningitis
2. A child with fever and neutropenia
3. Another child with gastroenteritis
4. A child recovering from an appendectomy
3
Rationale:
1. Because meningitis is contagious, this infant should be placed on isolation, and not placed in a semi-private room.
2. A child with neutropenia is susceptible to viral illness, and should not be placed in a room with a child who has gastroenteritis.
3. Gastroenteritis can be viral or bacterial, and can be infectious. It is best to cohort children with this infectious process. Good handwashing is essential to prevent the spread.
4. A child recovering from an appendectomy should not be placed with another child with an infectious process.
Nursing Process: Implementation
Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
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