Practice Question
A nurse is planning to admit a preschooler from the PACU following the removal of a Wilms tumor. Which of the following children should the nurse identify as an appropriate roommate for the preschooler?
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Correct Answer:
A child who has a fractured left femur
Rationale:
✴️ A preschooler recovering from Wilms tumor removal (a type of kidney cancer) is immunocompromised due to recent surgery and possibly chemotherapy. They are highly susceptible to infections, so preventing exposure is critical.
✴️ Rooming with a child who has impetigo, viral pneumonia, or cellulitis would pose an infection risk, as these are all infectious conditions.
✴️ A child with a fractured femur, however, is not infectious and is medically stable, making them the safest and most appropriate roommate for a post-op immunocompromised patient.
✴️ This pairing minimizes infection risk and supports effective care without isolating the recovering child unnecessarily.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: 🤱🏼Maternity & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4