A client receiving chemotherapy has an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of 400. Which action is appropriate?

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B. Provide a private room and emphasize strict hand hygiene — Severe neutropenia increases infection risk. Protective measures include strict hand hygiene, screening visitors, avoiding raw/uncooked foods and fresh flowers/plants per policy, and monitoring for fever.

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A. Place fresh flowers in the room to improve mood

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C. Serve raw salad and unpeeled fruit for nutrition

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D. Administer live vaccines to prevent infection