,1. A child with leukemia is being
discharged after beginning
chemotherapy. Which of the
following instructions will the
nurse include when teaching the
parents of this child?
a) provide a diet low in protein and high
carbohydrates
b) b) avoid fresh vegetables that are not cooked
or peeled
c) c) notify the doctor if the child's temperature
exceeds 101 F (39C)
d) d) increase the use of humidifiers throughout
the house
, Answer B
fresh fruits and vegetables harbor
microorganisms, which can cause
infections in immune-compromised
child. Fruits and vegetables should
either be peeled or cooked. The
physician should be notified of a
temperature above 100F, a diet low in
protein is not indicated, and humidifiers
harbor fungi in the water containers.