The Most Appropriate Nursing Intervention to Include in the Care

question 17

Multiple Choice

The most appropriate nursing intervention to include in the care plan for a patient with neutropenia is to

• A) omit fresh fruits or vegetables from the diet.
• B) check the temperature q4hr.
• C) avoid any IM or subcutaneous injections.
• D) assess all wounds for redness and drainage.

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Definitions:

Collagen

Collagen is a protein that is the main component of connective tissues in animals, providing strength, elasticity, and structure to skin, bones, and tendons.

Elastin

A highly flexible protein found in connective tissue, enabling various bodily tissues to revert to their original form after being stretched or contracted.

Exocrine Glands

Glands that release their secretions through ducts either out of the body or into the gastrointestinal tract, unlike endocrine glands, which release hormones directly into the bloodstream.

Propagation

The process of increasing the number of organisms in a species or spreading ideas and information among people.