Which topic should the nurse include in the discharge instructions for the family of a child who has undergone hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT)?
1. Avoiding influenza vaccination
2. Returning to school within 6 weeks
3. Maintaining a low-calcium diet
4. Practicing diligent hand hygiene
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Explanation:
1. The child and the family should be encouraged to get yearly influenza vaccinations.
2. The child cannot return to school for 6 to 12 months after an HSCT. In-hospital or in-home schooling is required.
3. The child should be placed on calcium supplements to reduce the risk of osteopenia.
4. Handwashing is essential to prevent the spread of infection.
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