Posted: December 4th, 2017

Four clients with infections arrive at the emergency department with some existing infection, however, only one private room is available. Which of the following client is the most appropriate to assign to the private room?

Four clients with infections arrive at the emergency department with some existing infection, however, only one private room is available. Which of the following client is the most appropriate to assign to the private room?

A. A client with toxic shock syndrome and a temperature of 102.4°F (39.1°C).
B. A client with diarrhea caused by C. difficile.
C. A client with a wound infected with VRE.
D. A client with a cough who may have Koch disease.