Which action is MOST important when a nurse is caring for a client who has leukemia?
a. following proper hand hygiene
b. providing frequent oral care with a soft toothbrush
c. encouraging the client to talk about fears and concerns
d. administering prescribed vitamins and antiemetics
A
Nursing care of clients who have leukemia includes monitoring them for evidence of bleeding and infections, minimizing complications of chemotherapy, preventing injury and infection, improving nutritional status, and helping clients cope with their disease.
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