An 8-year-old child arrives at the emergency department with abdominal pain and fever. The child has a medical history of leukemia in remission. The nurse receives medical orders for the child. Which order does the nurse recognize as the priority?

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Given the child's history of leukemia, even if it's in remission, the priority is to protect them from infections. Setting up neutropenic precautions (C) is essential to minimize the risk of infection in a potentially immunocompromised child.

An 8-Year-Old Child Arrives at the Emergency Department with Abdominal