A patient is receiving chemotherapy to treat cancer. What instructions does the nurse provide the patient and family to reduce the chance of infection? (Select all that apply.)
a. Take a full bath everyday if possible.
b. If you can't bathe, perform pericare.
c. Avoid large crowds and ill people.
d. You have to give away your pets.
e. Eat high-calorie, high-protein food if able.
A, B, C, E
Patients who are immune-suppressed should perform meticulous hygiene, stay away from expo-sure to illness, and eat nutritiously to help protect them from infection. Giving away pets is not required, although a family member may need to take over pet care duties.
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