The registered nurse would correct the nursing student when caring for a client with neutropenia secondary to chemotherapy in which circumstance?
A. Student scrubs the hub of IV tubing before administering an antibiotic.
B. Nurse overhears the student explaining to the client the importance of handwashing.
C. Student teaches the client that symptoms of neutropenia include fatigue and weakness.
D. The nurse observes the student providing oral hygiene and perineal care.
Answer: C. Student teaches the client that symptoms of neutropenia include fatigue and weakness.
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