A child who has undergone a hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is ready for discharge. Which items will the nurse include in the discharge teaching for this child and family? Select all that apply.

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A) It is important for the child and family to recognize signs of graft-versus-host disease as early identification and treatment can improve outcomes.
C) Good handwashing is important to decrease the risk of infection post-HSCT.
E) Fresh vegetables and live plants carry a higher risk of infection, and hence should be avoided post-HSCT. 
B) The child may not be ready to return to school within six weeks due to the risk of infection. This decision should be made by the healthcare team in consultation with the family.
D) Influenza vaccination is important to decrease the risk of infection post-HSCT; however, the child should receive a killed virus vaccine rather than a live vaccine.

A Child Who Has Undergone a Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation