A client is being admitted to the unit with a varicella zoster virus infection. Which room should the charge nurse assign to the client?

A. A private room with both contact and airborne precautions is appropriate for a client with varicella zoster virus (chickenpox or shingles in an immunocompromised state). This virus can spread through direct contact with lesions and airborne transmission of respiratory droplets. B. A semiprivate room with a roommate who has the same diagnosis and airborne precautions could be considered if the roommate also has the same strain of the virus, but a private room is generally preferred to minimize cross-contamination risks. C. A private room with both standard and droplet precautions is insufficient. Airborne precautions are necessary because varicella zoster virus can spread via airborne routes. D. A semiprivate room with a roommate who has the same diagnosis and contact precautions does not account for the airborne transmission risk, making this option inappropriate.