The nurse is caring for a female client experiencing neutropenia as a result of chemotherapy and develops a plan of care for the client. The nurse plans to:
A. Teach the client and family about the need for hand hygiene
B. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter to prevent skin breakdown
C. Restrict fluid intake
D. Restrict all visitors
Correct Answer: A. Teach the client and family about the need for hand hygiene
Option A: In the neutropenic client, meticulous hand hygiene education is implemented for the client, family, visitors, and staff to avoid transmission-based infection.
Option B: Invasive measures such as an indwelling urinary catheter should be avoided to prevent infections.
Option C: Fluids should be encouraged.
Option D: Not all visitors are restricted, but the client is protected from persons with known infections.
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