Question

You are caring for your patient who is receiving chemotherapy. Their WBC count is 1.2

What are some things that would be implemented in their care due to this WBC count?

Answer 1

1) ans) Chemotherapy is procedure to treat the cancer by using the certain chemicals to treat the cancer . In cancer rapidly growing abnormal cells in the body, so the the patient is receiving a treatment like chemotherapy if there is a greater risk of low level of cell count . majorly that WBC count in this situation the WBC count has been reduced to 1.2 lacs the white blood cells plays a major role in preventing and infection if the cell count has been dropped suddenly because of any treatment there is a high risk of getting an infections.

So as a nurse the should be implemented in the care of chemotherapy patients while -
WBC count has been dropped is majorly e the blood cell count has been checked periodically throughout the course of treatments. And less WBC count has been causing and neutropenia which leads to infection so we have to take care to reduce the chances of infection by performing an excellent daily personal hygiene, example wash your hands frequently use alcohol free antiseptic solution . mouthwash as daily ,and avoid situations that will increases the chances of getting any infection example contact with the fomites, aand also infected person and take extra precautions to be decrease the chances of injury and the infections.

And check the temperature by mouth for an report if has been increased we have to report to the oncologist and also eliminate the uncooked foods which contain harmful germs and causing and infections and increase the eating a fresh fruits and vegetables will improve the cell count .provide health education regarding the infection control measures