What information will the nurse provide to the visitors of a patient who is to receive a bone marrow transplant?
A) Bring plants to improve air quality.
B) Take the patient to the cafeteria for meals.
C) Wear hospital scrubs when entering the patient's room.
D) Do not visit if you have had a recent infection.
Ans: D
Feedback: Before engraftment, patients are at a high risk for infection, sepsis, and bleeding. Visitors should not visit if they've had a recent illness or vaccination.
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