A nurse is admitting a client who is in a state of starvation because of anorexia nervosa. Which of the following roommate choices would indicate a lack of understanding by the nurse regarding the admitting client's health needs?
1. A client with pneumonia
2. A client who had back surgery
3. A client with a fractured pelvis
4. A client who has had a myocardial infarction
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Rationale: The client who has been starving has a compromised immune system. Having a roommate with pneumonia would put the client at risk for infection. The other clients are ac-ceptable because their health problems do not compromise the immune system of the client with starvation.
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