A nurse is caring for a client with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who is neutropenic. Which interventions will the nurse implement to ensure this client's safety?

Question

Select all that apply.
A) Place client in reverse isolation.
B) Place patient in standard precaution isolation.
C) Administer granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) as ordered.
D) Administer neutrophil colony-stimulating factor (N-CSF) as ordered.
E) Administer a prophylactic gram-negative antibiotic.

Answer 1

Answer: A, C

A client who is neutropenic has a decrease in the level of white blood cells (WBCs) and is susceptible to infection and/or disease. To ensure the safety of the client with neutropenia, the nurse will place the client in reverse isolation, administer granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) as ordered, and administer a broad-spectrum antibiotic as ordered. Standard precautions should be used for all clients and this does not ensure safety of the neutropenic client.