A leukopenic patient is placed in a private room, and visitors are limited.These precautions are taken in order to:

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Leukopenia is a condition characterized by a decreased number of white blood cells, which compromises the patient's immune system, making them more susceptible to infections. Placing the patient in a private room and limiting visitors are measures taken to protect the patient from potential infections that could be brought in by others, as their compromised immune system makes them less capable of fighting off infections.

A Leukopenic Patient Is Placed in a Private Room, and Visitors