Question

s. C The on 5 e nurse on an oncology floor has orders to place her newly admitted patient on protective isolation. The patient recently received a chemotherapy treatment for bilateral breast cancer and has a very low white count on her understands that the emphasis of protective environmental isolation is to: admission labs. The nurse A. Protect the health care worker from the infectious organisnm C.) Protect the patient from microorganisms in the hospital environment Prevent the transfer of microorganisms outside the patient's environment Build up the patient's immunity to normal flora

Answer 1

Protective isolation is used in healthcare centres and hospitals for immunocompromised patients.

It helps the immunocompromised patient by providing protective environment and thus prevents further infection in patients.

So the answer is C