A client who is malnourished has a total lymphocyte count of 1450/mm3 . Which instruction does the nurse provide to the unlicensed assistive personnel helping to care for this client?
a. "Wash your hands or use hand foam when you first enter the room."
b. "Be sure to offer this client a glass of wa-ter each time you are with the client."
c. "You may need to open cartons and packages on the client's food tray."
d. "Record all of the client's food and drink intake for the shift."
A
Clients who are malnourished often have a low total lymphocyte count, which puts them at high-er risk for infection. The nurse should emphasize good hand hygiene. The other interventions may be appropriate depending on client needs, but good hand hygiene would be the priority.
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