To reduce the risk of infection in a patient with immunosuppression from chemotherapy treatment at home, the nurse advises the family to:
A) Encourage the patient to eat uncooked fruits.
B) Make their house sterile.
C) Restrict visits from people with contagious illnesses.
D) Avoid patient contact at all times.
Ans: C
Feedback: To reduce the risk of infection in an immunosuppressed patient, visitors with contagious illnesses should be restricted. Patients should avoid eating raw fruits and vegetables. The house does not have to be sterile but should be clean. Patient contact should be encouraged with the proper precautions.
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