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    Ati nsg234 paediatrics nursing proctored exam

    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?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. A child with a fever due to a viral infection may pose an infection risk to the immunocompromised leukemia patient. B. A child recovering from surgery may have a wound or infection risk, which could also be a concern for a child receiving chemotherapy. C. A child with chickenpox is highly contagious and should not be in the same room as an immunocompromised child. D. A child with asthma is not immunocompromised and is less likely to pose an infection risk to a child undergoing chemotherapy.

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