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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Adult

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A 20-year-old patient was diagnosed with neutropenia. When teaching the patient and his family, the nurse should include the avoidance of:

Using suppositories or enemas
Using a filter mask
Performing oral hygiene after every meal
Performing perineal hygiene after each bowel movement

Explanation

Answer - A - When teaching the patient and his family, the nurse should include the avoidance of using suppositories or enemas. A neutropenic patient is at high risk for infection, especially from bacterial infection of the gastrointestinal and respiratory tract.

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