The charge nurse on a pediatric unit is making a room assignment for a school-age child diagnosed with sickle cell disease, who is in splenic sequestration crisis. Which room assignment is most appropriate for this client?

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A private room would be the most appropriate to help protect the child from infections, which can cause further complications during a splenic sequestration crisis. The child's condition requires close monitoring and specialized care, which would not be possible in a semiprivate or isolation room.

The Charge Nurse on a Pediatric Unit Is Making a Room