A patient with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is admitted to the medical unit. The nurse caring for the patient should prioritize which of the following?
A) Protective isolation
B) Fresh-frozen plasma administration
C) Chest physiotherapy
D) Nutritional supplementation
Ans: A
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Patients with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS) are at a grave risk for infection; infection prevention is a priority aspect of nursing care. Nutritional supplementation may be necessary, but infection prevention is paramount. Chest physiotherapy and FFP administration are not indicated.
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