Which condition indicates that a child needs isolation during hemodialysis treatment?

Isolation during hemodialysis treatment is typically indicated when a patient is confirmed to have blood-borne pathogens. This condition poses a significant risk of transmission of infections that can be spread through blood or other body fluids, which can endanger not only the child receiving treatment but also other patients and staff in the dialysis unit. Implementing isolation precautions helps to control and prevent the spread of the pathogens, ensuring a safer environment for everyone involved.

While a running nose, coughing, and fever could suggest some respiratory conditions or infections, they do not necessarily indicate the same level of risk associated with confirmed blood-borne pathogens. These symptoms might not require isolation unless they're connected with a specific diagnosis that poses a risk of cross-contamination. Therefore, confirmed blood-borne pathogens necessitate immediate action and more stringent measures to protect both the patient and the healthcare environment.