A patient is admitted with a secondary immunodeficiency from chemotherapy. The nursing plan of care should include provisions for:
a. infection control.
b. supporting self-care.
c. nutritional education.
d. maintaining high fluid intake.
ANS: A
Immune deficient persons are at risk for infection and need to be protected aggressively for contagion.
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