A nurse is teaching a client who is immunocompromised and requires a protective environment. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Explanation & Rationale
A. "You should wear a sterile gown when outside of your room." While protective clothing may be required in certain cases, wearing a sterile gown outside the room is not a standard recommendation for immunocompromised clients. B. "You'll share a room with a client who is also immunocompromised." Clients who require a protective environment should be placed in a private room to minimize the risk of exposure to infections. C. "You are required to wear an N95 respirator mask." N95 respirators are typically required for healthcare workers caring for clients with airborne precautions, not for immunocompromised clients in a protective environment. D. "You will be placed in a positive-pressure airflow room." A positive-pressure room helps keep airborne pathogens out by ensuring that air flows out of the room rather than into it, reducing the risk of infections.