Neutropenic / Protective Precautions on the NCLEX
Protective environment for severely immunocompromised: positive pressure, HEPA, no fresh flowers/raw foods.
Different from isolation, protecting the patient FROM the environment.
When used
Severely immunocompromised: ANC <500, post-BMT, severe burns.
Room
Positive-pressure room (air flows out). HEPA-filtered.
Restrictions
No fresh flowers, no raw fruits/vegetables (unless washed and peeled), no uncooked meats. Visitor screening.
Frequently asked
Why positive pressure?
Pushes potential pathogens OUT of the room. Opposite of TB negative pressure.
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