The charge nurse is assigning semiprivate rooms for new admissions. Which patient could safely be assigned as a roommate for a patient who has acute rejection of an organ transplant?
A patient with an anaphylactic reaction
A patient who has viral pneumonia
A patient with graft-versus-host disease
A patient with second degree burns
The Correct Answer is B
A. A patient with anaphylactic reaction may have unpredictable clinical course and require immediate interventions, which could affect the stability of the roommate.
B. A patient with viral pneumonia poses a lower risk of infection transmission to an immunocompromised patient with acute organ rejection compared to other options.
C. Graft-versus-host disease indicates an immunocompromised state and poses infection risks, similar to acute rejection patients.
D. Second degree burns also pose infection risks and would not be suitable for a roommate of a patient with acute organ rejection.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Removing the elastic bandages could lead to rapid systemic absorption of venom, increasing the severity of envenomation.
B. Pain management is important but secondary to administering anti-venom in cases of snakebite.
C. Discharging the client without proper evaluation and treatment for potential envenomation could lead to serious complications.
D. Administering the appropriate anti-venom is critical to neutralize venom effects and prevent worsening of symptoms.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. While painful, a simple fracture and scratches do not pose an immediate threat to life compared to other injuries.
B. The client with severe head injuries and a low respiratory rate may seem like a priority, but if they are unresponsive and have a respiratory rate as low as 6/min, they may be beyond help.
C. A punctured chest with an audible hissing sound indicates a potential tension pneumothorax, a life-threatening condition that requires immediate intervention to prevent collapse of the lung and other potentially fatal complications.
D. A pregnant woman with cuts and abrasions should be evaluated promptly but is not as critical as clients with severe head injuries or tension pneumothorax.
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