A 44-year-old man with a longstanding diagnosis of AIDS has been admitted to the hospital with an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of 385/mm3 . When planning the patient's care, what action should the nurse prioritize?
A) Placing the patient on protective isolation precautions
B) Obtaining the patient's blood type and cross-match in anticipation of transfusion
C) Providing the patient with supplementary oxygen by simple face mask
D) Padding hard surfaces on the patient's bed to reduce the risk of injury
A
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