The client has received chemotherapy 2 days a week every 3 weeks for the past 8 months. The client’s current lab values are Hgb 10.3 and Hct 31, WBC 2000, neutrophils 50, and platelets 189,000. Which...

The client has received chemotherapy 2 days a week every 3 weeks for the past 8 months. The client’s current lab values are Hgb 10.3 and Hct 31, WBC 2000, neutrophils 50, and platelets 189,000. Which information should the nurse teach the client? Select all that apply.

1. Avoid individuals with colds or other infections.

2. Maintain nutritional status with supplements.

3. Do not allow the patient to eat raw fruit or have plants/flowers in the room.

4. Plan for periods of rest to prevent fatigue.

5. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and electric razor