A client is being admitted to the hospital with ovarian cancer and on chemotherapy. Knowing bone marrow suppression is a common side effect of most anticancer drugs, what preventive precautions should the nurse observe?
a. Isolating the client from other clients who are sick
b. Monitoring the complete blood count daily
c. Providing adequate hydration to replace possible nausea and vomiting
d. Encouraging family and friends to visit for emotional support
a. Isolating the client from other clients who are sick
FEEDBACK:
a. The client should be isolated from other clients who are sick because this client will have a decreased white blood count (neutropenia) and weakened immune response. Exposure to other illnesses could place the client at a high risk for infection.
b. Monitoring the complete blood count daily is not a preventive measure. .
c. Providing adequate hydration because of side effects is not a preventive measure. .
d. Encouraging family and friends to visit for emotional support is important; however, this client may be immune-compromised and unable to fight off any infection. .
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