A Client and Nurse Have Set This Goal: "The Client

question 254

Multiple Choice

A client and nurse have set this goal: "The client will verbalize precautions required while taking medications to reverse neutropenia by date of discharge." Which client statements would the nurse evaluate as indicating this goal is not met? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

• A) "I should eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables while on this drug."
• B) "I should expect my stools to be light in colour."
• C) "I will avoid going to the shopping mall until my therapy is complete."
• D) "I will call my health care provider's office if my temperature goes over 100.5°F."
• E) "If I develop a cough, I will call my health care provider's office."

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