Section: Unit 1: Lesson 4: Risk of Infection and Neutropenic Precautions | Pediatric Oncology | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:

    1. Explain the rationale for neutropenic precautions and the potential consequences of neutropenia.
    2. Describe how to implement neutropenic precautions to prevent infections in children with cancer or a hematologic disorder.
    3. Apply nursing management strategies to monitor for signs of infection and intervene. 

    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 36 minutes.

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