Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is admitting a child diagnosed with leukemia and is scheduled to receive chemotherapy for the Intensification stage of treatment.Which of the following clients should the nurse place in the same room with this child?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: A child with a history of asthma. Placing a child with asthma in the same room allows for close monitoring of their respiratory status, immediate intervention in case of an asthma attack, and appropriate administration of medications if needed. This is crucial as asthma can be a life-threatening condition.
Choice A is incorrect because a child with a fever due to a viral infection may not require the same level of monitoring and care as a child with asthma.
Choice B is incorrect as a child recovering from surgery for a broken arm does not pose a direct threat to the child with asthma.
Choice C is incorrect because chicken pox is a contagious disease that should be isolated to prevent its spread to others.
Choice A is incorrect because a child with a fever due to a viral infection may not require the same level of monitoring and care as a child with asthma.
Choice B is incorrect as a child recovering from surgery for a broken arm does not pose a direct threat to the child with asthma.
Choice C is incorrect because chicken pox is a contagious disease that should be isolated to prevent its spread to others.