A client with AIDS treated for intractable seizures is transferred from the intensive care unit to the medical unit. There are 4 semiprivate room beds available. Which room assignment does the charge nurse choose as the best option for this client?

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The best option is room 4 as the client with the upper gastrointestinal bleed does not put the immunocompromised client with AIDS at increased risk for infection. (Options A, B, and C) These room options put the client with AIDS at increased risk for infection because: Room 1 - C difficileis a highly contagious bacterial infection transmitted through stool and requires contact precautions Room 2 - fever of unknown origin is often a symptom of an undiagnosed viral or bacterial infection Room 3 - pneumonia is an infectious respiratory disease Educational objective: An immunocompromised client should not be assigned to a room with a client who is contagious or potentially infected as there is an increased risk for infection.

A Client with AIDS Treated for Intractable Seizures Is Transferred