A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a WBC count of 2,000/mm3 after three rounds of chemotherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer:
Serve cooked fruit with meals.
Rationale:
Cooked fruit is safe (eliminates bacteria from raw produce).
Other options:
A: Humidifiers increase infection risk (mold/bacteria growth).
B: Dentures should be cleaned with soap/water, not left in standing water.
D: Fresh flowers are contraindicated (Pseudomonas risk).
