A patient with an incompetent immune system asks what "disease" required placement in isolation. How should the nurse respond?
A. "I will have to find out from your doctor."
B. "I am sure that once your medications start to work, you won't have to remain in isolation."
C. "It's not a bad disease. The isolation is just to make sure it doesn't spread."
D. "Because your immune system is weak, you can develop a disease. The isolation is to protect you."
Answer: D
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