A client who is immune compromised develops muscle aches and fever. The client is admitted to the hospital for several days and is diagnosed with influenza. At discharge, the client asks when he can go back to work
What is the nurse's best response? a. "You should be able to return to work in 5 days."
b. "You can return to work as soon as you feel ready."
c. "You cannot return to work for several weeks."
d. "You will need to have cultures performed before returning to work."
C
Immune compromised clients are contagious for several weeks. The client should remain at home until he is not contagious.
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