Answer: The answer is a 5-year-old child who has a fractured femur.
Explanation: The 5-year-old orthopedic patient would be the best choice for a roommate. This child does not have an illness of viral or bacterial origin.
A child with pneumonia has an illness of viral or bacterial origin and should not be placed in the same room as a child with ARF.
A child with gastroenteritis has an illness of viral or bacterial origin and should not be placed in the same room as a child with ARF.
A child who has had surgery for a ruptured appendix may have an illness of viral or bacterial origin and should not be placed in the same room as a child with ARF.
