The most appropriate nursing intervention to include in the care plan for a patient with neutropenia is to

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The earliest sign of infection in a neutropenic patient is an elevation in temperature. Fruits and vegetables that are peeled are acceptable. Injections may be required for administration of medications such as filgrastim (Neupogen). Redness and drainage may not occur even with severe wound infections because these symptoms of infections are dependent on neutrophils.

The Most Appropriate Nursing Intervention to Include in the Care