A nurse is collecting data for a female client who has genital herpes. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

A. Creation of a "sterile" environment with laminar airflow rooms is not practical or necessary for preventing transmission of pathogens to patients with depressed bone marrow function. It may also not be feasible in many healthcare settings.
B. Placement of patients in private rooms with HEPA filtration may help reduce airborne pathogens but is not the most important measure for preventing transmission of harmful pathogens to patients with depressed bone marrow function.
C. Strict and frequent handwashing by all people having contact with the patient is the most important measure for preventing transmission of harmful pathogens, including bacteria and viruses, to immunocompromised patients. Hand hygiene is a fundamental infection control measure that significantly reduces the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
D. Administration of prophylactic antibiotics may be part of the treatment plan for some patients with depressed bone marrow function to prevent bacterial infections, but it is not the most important measure for preventing transmission of harmful pathogens. Hand hygiene is more effective in reducing the transmission of a wide range of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

A. Cyclosporine. While cyclosporine is used to treat aplastic anemia, particularly in cases of immune-mediated aplastic anemia, it is not considered a potential cure.
B. Stem cell transplantation. Stem cell transplantation is both a standard treatment and a potential cure for aplastic anemia, especially for younger patients with a suitable donor.
C. Plasmapheresis. Plasmapheresis is not a standard treatment for aplastic anemia.
D. Transfusions. Blood transfusions are a supportive treatment for aplastic anemia but not a cure.