When Caring for a Patient Who Is Pancytopenic,which Action by Unlicensed

question 11

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient who is pancytopenic,which action by unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) indicates a need for the nurse to intervene?

• A)The UAP assists the patient to use dental floss after eating.
• B)The UAP adds baking soda to the patient's saline oral rinses.
• C)The UAP puts fluoride toothpaste on the patient's toothbrush.
• D)The UAP has the patient rinse after meals with a saline solution.

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