A patient is admitted to the hospital for chemotherapy and has a low white blood cell count. Which precaution should the staff take with this patient?
1) Contact
2) Protective
3) Droplet
4) Airborne
ANS: 2
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a. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. b. posttraumatic stress disorder. c. communication disorder. d. an anxiety disorder.
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A. satisfaction and outcome B. physical examinations and laboratory values C. financial history D. personal history