A client undergoing a course of chemotherapy feels lonely and isolated and tells the nurse he wants to resume some normal activities. The precaution that the nurse should give the client when resuming activities is
A) avoid crowds.
B) do not eat outside the home.
C) drink only bottled water.
D) use only the client's own bathroom.

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The nurse should teach chemotherapy clients measures to protect against infection: maintain adequate nutrition and fluid intake and avoid crowds, people with infections, and clients recently vaccinated with live or attenuated vaccines. The other three options are not standard precautions for the client receiving chemotherapy.

A Client Undergoing a Course of Chemotherapy Feels Lonely and Isolated