Which nursing intervention for oral care would be most appropriate for a client with oral cancer and a platelet count of 30,000/mm3?
A. "Use only a disposable foam brush for oral care."
B. "Use only lemon-glycerin swabs for gentle oral care."
C. "Use an ultrasoft "chemobrush" for oral care."
D. "Use a firm tooth brush for oral care."
C
When platelet counts fall below 40, 000 to 50,000/mm3, the client is at risk of bleeding. Oral care should be administered using an ultrasoft "chemobrush" to prevent bleeding induced by injury.
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