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A client with chronic myelogenous leukemia is experiencing leukopenia secondary to chemotherapy. The nurse should plan with the client to do which of the following?

ExplanationLeucopenia is an abnormal low number of leukocytes or WBCs. The client is at increased risk for infection because WBCs help prevent infection; therefore, the nursing goal is to assist the client to avoid large, closely crowded areas that may increase the chance of exposure to infected persons. Instructing the client to cover his or her mouth when coughing may protect others from the possible spread of pathogens, but not the client. Aspirin products are avoided with chemotherapy because of a low number of platelets rather than leukocytes. Alternating activity and rest may help relieve fatigue associated with chemotherapy-induced anemia, but will not prevent infection.