Daily toothbrushing and flossing can be encouraged for the child on chemotherapy when the platelet count is above which?
a. 10,000/mm3
b. 20,000/mm3
c. 30,000/mm3
d. 40,000/mm3
ANS: D
Daily toothbrushing and flossing are encouraged in children with platelet counts above 40,000/mm3.
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