What statement indicates that the client understands teaching about neutropenia?
a. "I need to use a soft toothbrush."
b. "I have to wear a mask at all times."
c. "My grandchildren may get an infection from me."
d. "I will call my doctor if I have an increase in temperature."
D
Bone marrow suppression leads to neutropenia and increases the client's risk for infection. De-creased numbers of neutrophils and other white blood cells can minimize the clinical manifesta-tions of infection. For this reason, the client may not develop a high temperature, even with se-vere infection, and any elevation of temperature should be reported immediately to the health care provider. The client does not need to wear a mask or use a soft toothbrush (although if the client has low platelets, he or she should use a soft toothbrush to avoid causing trauma). The client is not contagious.
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