A patient admitted to critical care is found to have an absolute neutrophil count of 1,235 cells/mm3 . What is the most important nursing intervention?
A) Institute strict isolation to prevent disease transmission from the patient.
B) Evaluate the patient for bone marrow transplantation for replacement.
C) Institute reverse isolation to prevent disease transmission to the patient.
D) Administer hematopoietic growth factor stimulation medications.
C
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