The Nurse Caring for an Older Adult with a Diagnosis

The nurse caring for an older adult with a diagnosis of leukemia would encourage the client to use an electric razor. Why?

A) Trauma and microabrasions may contribute to anemia.
B) Fragile tissues and altered clotting mechanisms may result in hemorrhage.
C) The client is at risk for spontaneous and uncontrolled bleeding.
D) The client is at risk for infection from microorganisms.