The nurse caring for an immunosuppressed patient would include in the care considerations to: (Select all that apply.)
a. increase fresh fruit intake.
b. adhere to Standard Precautions.
c. avoid bringing potted plants into the pa-tient's room.
d. employ reverse isolation.
e. use filters on air conditioner vents.
B, C, D, E
Patients who are immunosuppressed require extended precautions which are included in the neu-tropenic precautions, reverse isolation or protective isolation. Fresh fruit and potted plants should be avoided because bacteria and other substances that have the potential to cause harm may be present.
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