A patient who has received a heart transplant is taking cyclosporine, an immunosuppressant. What should the nurse emphasize during health education about infection prevention?
A) Eat a high-calorie, high-protein diet.
B) Limit physical activity in order to conserve energy.
C) Take prophylactic antibiotics as ordered.
D) Perform frequent handwashing.
Ans: D
Feedback:
Hand hygiene is imperative in infection control. A well-balanced diet is important, but for most patients this is secondary to hygiene as an infection-control measure. Prophylactic antibiotics are not normally used. Limiting physical activity will not protect the patient from infection.
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