A child being treated for leukemia is diagnosed with neutropenia. What should the nurse instruct the parents and child to prevent infections? (Select all that apply.)
A) Avoid large crowds.
B) Inspect the skin daily for scratches or scrapes.
C) Increase the intake of fresh fruits and vegetables.
D) Remove house plants, flowers, and goldfish from the home environment.
E) Stay away from people who have obvious colds, rashes, or other infections.
A, B, D, E
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Strategies to prevent infections in a child with neutropenia include avoiding large crowds; inspecting the skin daily for scratches or scrapes; removing house plants, flowers, and goldfish from the home environment; and staying away from people who have obvious colds, rashes, or other infections. The child's intake of fresh fruits and vegetables should be limited because this could be a source for bacteria.
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