A child with severe gastroenteritis is being admitted to a semiprivate room on the pediatric unit.The nurse in charge should place this client with which roommate?

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Placing a child with severe gastroenteritis with another child who has the same condition minimizes the risk of spreading the infection to patients who are either more vulnerable due to their current health status (such as those with neutropenia or meningitis) or those who are recovering from surgery and need a clean environment to prevent post-operative complications.

A Child with Severe Gastroenteritis Is Being Admitted to a Semiprivate