The nurse is caring for a patient following a mitral valve repair.Which patient should the charge nurse place in a semiprivate room with this patient?
A)Patient scheduled for a cardiac catheterization
B)Patient from emergency department with community-acquired pneumonia
C)Patient with gastroenteritis
D)Patient with hepatitis C

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A patient scheduled for a cardiac catheterization is the most appropriate roommate as they are less likely to transmit infections compared to patients with pneumonia, gastroenteritis, or hepatitis C.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Following a Mitral