The nurse is teaching a class to clients who have recently undergone transplant surgery and are taking immunosuppressant drugs. The nurse evaluates that learning has occurred when the clients make which statements?
1. "We must immediately report hair loss to the physician."
2. "We must wear a protective mask when going out in public."
3. "We must avoid exposure to individuals who have infections."
4. "We must practice reliable contraception."
5. "We must avoid eating raw fruits and vegetables."
Correct Answer: 1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Hair loss may indicate significant immunosuppression and should be reported.
Rationale 2: It is not necessary to wear a mask in public.
Rationale 3: Avoiding exposure to individuals who have infections is a necessary precaution when a client takes immunosuppressant drugs.
Rationale 4: Practicing reliable contraception is a necessary precaution when a client takes immunosuppressant drugs.
Rationale 5: The client should avoid raw fruits and vegetables that can harbor infection.
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