Microbiology · practice question
A 44-year-old client in airborne isolation is being evaluated for hospitalized care. Assessment data include watery diarrhea 8 times today after antibiotic therapy. Which nursing action is the priority to keep the client safe?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. Stay with the client, remove immediate hazards, reassess, and escalate per facility safety protocol.
Why
Client safety requires direct assessment, hazard reduction, and timely escalation rather than assumptions, abandonment, or policy-only actions.
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