The laboratory results of a child with AML indicate a white blood cell count of 500 with two percent bands. Which of the following responses is appropriate?
1. Administer the Hepatitis B vaccine as ordered.
2. Prepare for hemolytic reactions.
3. Visitors can bring flowers and gifts of fruit to the child.
4. Have people wash their hands prior to contact with the child.
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1. The child is at high risk for infection and vaccinations are not recommended.
2. The child is at risk for infection.
3. Flowers and fruit can bring in bacteria and should be avoided.
4. The child is at high risk of infection because he/she does not have an adequate white blood cell count of greater than 500, and the bands are immature white cells.
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