A leukopenic client is placed in a private room, and visitors are limited. Why are these precautions taken for this client?

Question

1. To keep the client in isolation
2. To protect visitors from infectious respiratory particles
3. To allow for undisturbed rest
4. To protect the client from potential infection

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The client should be protected from viruses, bacteria, and fungus, not isolated.
Rationale 2: Visitors will not be at risk for infection.
Rationale 3: Undisturbed rest is not required for leukopenic clients.
Rationale 4: Too few leukocytes, or leukopenia, will make the client susceptible to infection.
Global Rationale: Too few leukocytes, or leukopenia, will make the client susceptible to infection. The client should be protected from viruses, bacteria, and fungus, not isolated. Visitors will not be at risk for infection. Undisturbed rest is not required for leukopenic clients.