Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has an impaired immune system due to chemotherapy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Washing the perineal area twice daily with antimicrobial soap helps prevent infections in immunocompromised clients. Washing a toothbrush in a dishwasher, changing a pet's litter box, or changing drinking water every 4 hours are not effective or necessary.