A child who has undergone a hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is ready for discharge. Which concepts are important for the nurse to include in discharge education? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Keeping the child on a high-calcium diet
2. Practicing good hand washing
3. Avoiding live plants and fresh vegetables
4. Avoiding influenza vaccinations
5. Returning the child to school within six weeks
1,2,3
Rationale 1: The child should be placed on calcium supplements to reduce the risk of osteopenia. Hand washing is essential to prevent the spread of infection. Live plants and fresh vegetables can carry bacteria; they should be avoided to decrease the risk of infection.
Rationale 2: The child should be placed on calcium supplements to reduce the risk of osteopenia. Hand washing is essential to prevent the spread of infection. Live plants and fresh vegetables can carry bacteria; they should be avoided to decrease the risk of infection.
Rationale 3: The child should be placed on calcium supplements to reduce the risk of osteopenia. Hand washing is essential to prevent the spread of infection. Live plants and fresh vegetables can carry bacteria; they should be avoided to decrease the risk of infection.
Rationale 4: The child can't return to school for 6 to 12 months after an HSCT. In-hospital or in-home schooling is required. The child and the family should be encouraged to get a yearly influenza vaccination.
Rationale 5: The child can't return to school for 6 to 12 months after an HSCT. In-hospital or in-home schooling is required. The child and the family should be encouraged to get a yearly influenza vaccination.
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