Chemotherapy
The client has just received a round of chemotherapy and will discharged home. The nurse is educating the client about the concerns of neutropenia and the continuing risk for infection. Which of the following statements would not be appropriate given the client’s situation?
A. “If you experience a fever. Treat it with over-the-counter medication and report it to your physician if symptoms don’t resolve in 48 hours’
B. “bathe daily, or wash armpits and perineal area twice daily with antimicrobial soap.”
C. “Wash your hands thoroughly with an antimicrobial soap before you eat and drink.”
D. “Avoid crowds and other large gatherings of people who might be ill.”
