The nurse is planning care for a patient with leukopenia caused by chemotherapy. Which nursing intervention is most important for the nurse to include in this patient's plan of care?
a. Protect the patient from injury.
b. Observe for bruising or bleeding.
c. Ensure that staff members practice good hand washing.
d. Assist the patient with activities of daily living (ADLs).
ANS: C
C. Leukopenia is low WBC count, which places the patient at risk for infection. Hand washing is the best defense against infection. A. B. Bruising and bleeding and the resulting need for protection from injury result from low platelet count. D. Patients with low red blood cell counts are often fatigued and need assistance with ADLs.
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