Which client is best assigned to a private room if only one private room is available?

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B. A client with suspected influenza and frequent coughing — When private room availability is limited, a client requiring transmission-based precautions for a contagious respiratory illness is a high priority for isolation.

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A. A client with neutropenia and no fever

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C. A client with a healed pressure injury

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D. A client with osteoarthritis awaiting discharge