Nursing care of patients with neutropenia is the same as for all immunocompromised patients
Desired patient outcomes related to medical and nursing interventions include absence of infection, negative cultures, and an absolute neutrophil count of : a. less than 500 cells/microliter.
b. 500 to 1000 cells/microliter.
c. 1000 to 1500 cells/microliter.
d. 1500 cells/microliter or higher.
D
Nursing care of patients with neutropenia is the same as for all immunocompromised patients. Desired patient outcomes related to medical and nursing interventions include absence of infection, negative cultures, and an absolute neutrophil count of 1500 cells/microliter or higher.
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