Question

A nurse on a hematology/oncology floor is caring for a client with aplastic anemia. which would not be included in the client's discharge instructions?

Answer 1

Use a disposable razor when shaving.

In aplastic anemia there are usually less erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets. The nurse should encourage behaviors than will lead to less risk of bleeding, so instead of using a disposable razor to shave, the patient should use, for example, electric razors.