A client is diagnosed with leukemia. Which of the following should the nurse include in the client teaching?
A) Instruct the client about the importance of eating iron-rich foods.
B) Tell the client about possible side effects of anticoagulant therapy.
C) Ask the client to eat a low-fiber diet.
D) Instruct the client to avoid contact with persons who are ill.
D
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When educating a client with leukemia, the nurse should instruct the client to avoid contact with persons who are ill. Leukemia is a problem with the ability of the body to fight infection owing to immature white blood cells. Treatment for iron deficiency anemia includes increasing dietary iron intake. Increased intake of dietary iron can cause constipation. Anticoagulants are not prescribed to clients with leukemia, so the nurse need not tell the client about their side effects. The nurse should ask the client to eat a diet rich in fiber, not a diet with low fiber, to avoid constipation. The nurse should teach the client how to avoid constipation.
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