The nurse is taking care of a 51 year old with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) with a White Blood Cell count of 6.0. What would the nurse NOT do when preventing infection from occurring in the patient?

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When working to prevent an infection in a patient with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) with a White Blood Cell count of 6.0, the nurse would avoid inserting a Foley Catheter or any other non-critical device that would increase the risk of a patient obtaining an infection. The nurse should take vital signs every 2 to 4 hours; check the patient's mouth often to assess for mouth ulceration and give antibiotic therapy quickly.

The Nurse Is Taking Care of a 51 Year Old