A client with secondary polycythemia being seen in the clinic informs the nurse he will be taking a long flight overseas in the near future. The nurse should remind the client:
1. That he should start taking an antibiotic 1 week before leaving.
2. That he will need supplemental oxygen when at a higher altitude.
3. To be sure to wear support stockings during the flight.
4. To restrict intake of high-protein foods the day of the flight.
Answer: 3
1. Supplemental antibiotics are not needed.
2. Supplemental oxygen is not needed.
3. Support stockings would help to prevent blood stasis and possible thrombus when activity is restricted.
4. There is no indication for restriction of protein.
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