For post-operative nephrectomy care, which room assignment is the best option?

Assigning a patient who has just undergone a nephrectomy to a room with someone experiencing severe epistaxis is the best option because this scenario minimizes the risk of complications associated with the nephrectomy and supports optimal post-operative recovery. Patients who have undergone nephrectomy require careful management to ensure they are closely monitored for any signs of complications, such as bleeding, infection, or changes in renal function.

In contrast, placing a nephrectomy patient in the same room as someone with diabetes and chronic kidney disease may pose risks, as the two patients could have overlapping concerns regarding renal function and could require different levels of monitoring and management. Additionally, sharing a room with a patient suffering from chronic HIV infection could raise concerns about infection control and immunocompromised status. Lastly, a patient suffering from cellulitis may also introduce a risk of infection, which could be concerning for the post-operative nephrectomy patient whose immune system might be compromised following surgery.

Choosing to place a nephrectomy patient with someone experiencing severe epistaxis is generally considered acceptable, as the management of epistaxis typically involves limited exposure to infectious risks compared to the other conditions listed. Therefore, the arrangement allows for effective monitoring of both patients while reducing potential complications related to their respective