A client who had a kidney transplant experiences myelosuppression as one of the side effects of the antirejection medication. Select the points the nurse should include in the client's home discharge plan. (Select all that apply.)
A) Avoid people who have recently received attenuated vaccines.
B) Use ibuprofen (Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) every 4 hours for pain.
C) Wash your hands frequently.
D) Clean the cat-litter box daily.
E) Avoid going to the shopping mall.
F) Gargle with a mouthwash for a sore throat because it is an expected side effect.

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- A) Avoiding people who have recently received live attenuated vaccines is important because the client's suppressed immune system increases their risk of contracting infections.- C) Frequent hand washing is a key infection prevention measure, especially important for someone with a compromised immune system.- E) Avoiding crowded places like shopping malls reduces the risk of exposure to infectious agents.

A Client Who Had a Kidney Transplant Experiences Myelosuppression as One