A school-age child has been placed in airborne precautions until the microorganism causing the child's symptoms can be identified. Which diagnosis should the nurse identify as being the most appropriate for the child at this time?

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Because the child has been placed in airborne precautions, the diagnosis that is the most appropriate at this time is social isolation. There is no enough information to determine if the child is experiencing a fever. The reason for the child's symptoms is not known so a knowledge deficit is not appropriate at this time. There is also not enough information to determine if the child has an activity restriction.

A School-Age Child Has Been Placed in Airborne Precautions Until