NCLEX 100 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE PEDIATRIC NURSING

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.