Ati Capstone- Fundamentals Pre-Assessment |29 Questions| With Correct Answers.

A nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy that is experiencing neutropenia. Which of the following should the nurse include in this client's education? A. Track oral temperature weekly. B. Gardening is a good form of mild exercise. C. Avoid crowded events. D. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. {Ans: C. Avoid crowded events. Rationale: Clients with neutropenia do not have enough circulating neutrophils to fight off infections. This client should avoid crowds to prevent exposure to colds/viruses. The client should monitor their temperature daily to track trends that could indicate infection. Gardening would expose the client to microbes in the soil that could cause illness. Fruits and vegetables are covered with microbes that while not normally harmful to non-immunocompromised clients can cause infection in clients with myleosuppression. These foods should be cooked before the client ingests them.}A nurse is preparing to administer total parenteral nutrition (TPN) to a client. Which of the following findings indicates a need to obtain a new bag of TPN before administering? A. The TPN solution has an oily appearance and a layer of fat on top of the solution. B. The TPN solution contains added electrolytes, vitamins and trace elements. C.