The nurse is caring for a client with leukemia who is experiencing neutropenia as a result of chemotherapy.Which action should the nurse include in the plan of care for this client?
A) Replace hand hygiene with gloves.
B) Restrict visitors with communicable illnesses.
C) Restrict fluid intake.
D) Insert an indwelling urinary catheter to prevent skin breakdown.

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A) In the neutropenic client, visitors with communicable infections should be restricted. Fluid intake should be encouraged. Gloves may be appropriate but should never replace hand hygiene. Invasive procedures such as indwelling catheters should be avoided.
B) In the neutropenic client, visitors with communicable infections should be restricted. Fluid intake should be encouraged. Gloves may be appropriate but should never replace hand hygiene. Invasive procedures such as indwelling catheters should be avoided.
C) In the neutropenic client, visitors with communicable infections should be restricted. Fluid intake should be encouraged. Gloves may be appropriate but should never replace hand hygiene. Invasive procedures such as indwelling catheters should be avoided.
D) In the neutropenic client, visitors with communicable infections should be restricted. Fluid intake should be encouraged. Gloves may be appropriate but should never replace hand hygiene. Invasive procedures such as indwelling catheters should be avoided.

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