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NCLEX-RN

Category - Safety

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A 13-year-old child is diagnosed with gastroenteritis, which is suspected to be bacterial in nature. She is admitted to the hospital for management of fever, diarrhea, and restoration of fluids. The nurse should place this client in:
  1. A private room, her condition is contagious.
  2. A private room, so she cannot be further infected by other clients.
  3. A semiprivate room together with a client of similar age.
  4. A semiprivate room that’s near the nurse’s station.
Explanation
Answer: A - A private room because bacterial gastroenteritis is highly communicable. The disease is transmitted by direct contact with infected stool. Option B is a precaution applicable to immunocompromised clients. Option C poses a threat to the other client. Regardless of the proximity of the room, the nurse should still closely monitor the client for dehydration and other complications that may arise.
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