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Chapter 24: Problem 31

The charge nurse is making room assignments for four newly admitted pediatric clients. Which client should be assigned to the room occupied by a 3-year-old with burns of the hand and arm? A. A 6-year-old with diabetes B. A 10-year-old with pneumonia C. A 2-year-old with facial cellulitis D. A 4-year-old with gastroenteritis

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Answer: A. A 6-year-old with diabetes.

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01

Compare Ages

The 3-year-old has burns of the hand and arm. Look for another child who is close in age, as children of similar age will be more likely to have compatible needs and energy levels. A. 6-year-old - somewhat close in age B. 10-year-old - not very close in age C. 2-year-old - very close in age D. 4-year-old - close in age
02

Evaluate Medical Conditions

The 3-year-old has burns (a non-infectious condition); the other children have various conditions: A. Diabetes (non-infectious) B. Pneumonia (infectious) C. Facial cellulitis (infectious) D. Gastroenteritis (infectious)
03

Assess Cross-Infection Risk

Ideally, we want to minimize any risk of cross-infection between the patients. Since the 3-year-old has a non-infectious condition, it would be best to room them with another non-infectious patient. A. Diabetes (non-infectious) B. Pneumonia (infectious) C. Facial cellulitis (infectious) D. Gastroenteritis (infectious)
04

Make a Decision

Taking into account age, medical conditions, and cross-infection risk, the optimal choice for room assignment would be: A. A 6-year-old with diabetes Answer: A. A 6-year-old with diabetes.

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