Which patient would be the most appropriate roommate for a patient with acute rejection of an organ transplant?

The most appropriate roommate for a patient with acute rejection of an organ transplant would be someone recovering from an anaphylactic reaction to a bee sting. This choice is optimal primarily because the risk of infection is a critical concern for organ transplant recipients, especially those experiencing acute rejection.

Patients undergoing acute rejection are generally on immunosuppressive therapy to prevent further rejection of the transplanted organ, which also makes them more susceptible to infections. Therefore, a roommate who has an ongoing infection, such as viral pneumonia, or one with graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) could pose a significant risk of introducing pathogens or complicating care.

In contrast, someone recovering from anaphylaxis, who is likely stable and not infectious, would not carry a significant infectious disease risk, making them a much safer choice for the transplant patient. The focus is to minimize exposure to any potential sources of infection while ensuring the patient has appropriate support during their recovery process.

The patient with second-degree burns might also introduce an infection risk, as burns can become infected easily and may require special care and attention, which again could jeopardize the immunocompromised state of the organ transplant recipient. Hence, the choice of someone recovering from an anaphylactic reaction is wise,