A Child with Meningococcemia Is Being Admitted to the Pediatric

question 1

Multiple Choice

A child with meningococcemia is being admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit. This child should be placed in which type of room?

• A)Private room, in respiratory isolation
• B)Private room, in protective isolation
• C)Private room, but not in isolation
• D)Semiprivate room

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