A home health nurse is reinforcing health education with a patient who is immunosuppressed and his family. What statement best suggests that the patient has understood the nurse's teaching?
A) "My family needs to understand when I can go get the seasonal flu shot."
B) "I need to know how to treat my infections in a home setting."
C) "I need to understand how to give my platelet transfusions."
D) "My family needs to understand that I'll probably need lifelong treatment."
Ans: D
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The patient must be made aware that all health-related instructions are lifelong. Immunizations may be contraindicated and infection usually requires inpatient treatment. Platelet transfusions are not indicated for most patients who have immunodeficiencies.
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