A client is on chemotherapy and has a platelet count of 25,000 . Which intervention is most important to teach this client?
a. "Eat a low-bacteria diet."
b. "Take your temperature daily."
c. "Use a soft-bristled toothbrush."
d. "Avoid alcohol-based mouthwashes."
C
This client has thrombocytopenia, which is a common side effect of chemotherapy. This increases the client's risk for prolonged bleeding in response to even minor injury, especially from highly vascular areas such as the gums. The client should be taught to use a soft toothbrush. A low-bacteria diet and daily temperature monitoring would be used in a client who is neutropenic. Alcohol-based mouthwashes will dry mucous membranes.
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