The Nurse Is Identifying Approaches to Reduce the Risk of Infection

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is identifying approaches to reduce the risk of infection in a patient with leukemia.Why is it important for the nurse to institute infection control measures for this patient?

• A) Infection can precipitate hemorrhage in the patient with leukemia.
• B) The drugs needed to fight infection have life-threatening side effects.
• C) Infection in the patient with leukemia can lead to permanent neurological damage.
• D) Leukemia seriously impairs the leukocytes and the body's ability to fight infection.

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