Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
A client with leukemia is admitted with a white blood cell count of 2,000/mm┬│ and a fever of 101.8┬░F (38.8┬░C). The nurse should initiate:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A low white blood cell count (2,000/mm┬│) with fever indicates neutropenia and high infection risk, necessitating reverse isolation to protect the client from pathogens.