The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).The parent states,"My child has a low platelet count,and we are being discharged this afternoon.What do I need to do at home?" What statement is most appropriate for the nurse to make?

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A child with a low platelet count needs to avoid activities that could cause bleeding such as playing contact sports,climbing trees,using playground equipment,or bike riding.The child should be given acetaminophen,not aspirin,for fever or pain; the child does not need to be on a soft,bland diet or avoid large groups of people because of the low platelet count.

The Nurse Is Caring for a 6-Year-Old Child with Acute