{"id":133519,"date":"2024-08-23T18:42:38","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T18:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=133519"},"modified":"2024-08-23T18:42:40","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T18:42:40","slug":"a-nurse-is-planning-care-for-a-preschooler-who-has-neutropenia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/23\/a-nurse-is-planning-care-for-a-preschooler-who-has-neutropenia\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is planning care for a preschooler who has neutropenia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A nurse is planning care for a preschooler who has neutropenia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.<br>Avoid raw fruits and vegetables in the child&#8217;s diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>Administer vaccines prior to discharge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>Obtain the child&#8217;s rectal temperature once daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>Bathe the child every other day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct answer is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A. Avoid raw fruits and vegetables in the child&#8217;s diet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neutropenia is a condition characterized by a low level of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell crucial for fighting infections. For a preschooler with neutropenia, the following interventions are appropriate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A. Avoid raw fruits and vegetables in the child&#8217;s diet<\/strong>: Raw fruits and vegetables can carry harmful bacteria and other pathogens, which can be dangerous for someone with a compromised immune system. Cooking fruits and vegetables helps reduce the risk of infection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>B. Administer vaccines prior to discharge<\/strong>: While vaccines are important for general health, they may not be appropriate to administer during a period of neutropenia, as the child\u2019s immune system may be too compromised to respond effectively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C. Obtain the child&#8217;s rectal temperature once daily<\/strong>: Rectal temperatures can increase the risk of infection and are generally avoided in neutropenic patients. Oral or axillary temperatures are preferred.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D. Bathe the child every other day<\/strong>: Frequent bathing is important for maintaining hygiene, especially in a neutropenic patient. Daily bathing or at least regular hygiene measures are often recommended to reduce the risk of infection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct answer:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A nurse is planning care for a preschooler who has neutropenia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? A.Avoid raw fruits and vegetables in the child&#8217;s diet. B.Administer vaccines prior to discharge. C.Obtain the child&#8217;s rectal temperature once daily. D.Bathe the child every other day. The correct answer is: A. 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