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The nurse who is caring for a client with cancer notes a WBC of 500/mm3 on the laboratory results. Which intervention would be most appropriate to include in the client's plan of care?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A WBC of 500/mm3 indicates severe neutropenia, increasing infection risk. Avoiding crowds and sick people (B) is critical. Hypothermia (A) is not a primary concern, soft toothbrush (C) prevents bleeding, and bleeding (D) is for thrombocytopenia.