NURS 4526 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Douche, Antibacterial Soap, Neutropenia
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Women: clean perianal area front to back: be careful with grooming (e. g. , cutting nails). People receiving chemotherapy should avoid contact with anyone who has recently received a live vaccine. Ensure that food is cooked adequately: avoid constipation; follow a diet with plenty of fiber. Oral and dental hygiene: always use a soft tooth brush to prevent cuts in your mouth, do not use dental floss, rinse mouth often and well. Avoid commercial mouthwashes (very drying) and products which contain alcohol. 2: clean dentures with fresh water, discuss any required or scheduled dental work first with your health care provider before proceeding, antibiotic treatment is recommended before and after any dental work or cleaning. Lifestyle: exercise regularly and get plenty of rest. Limit activities that tire you easily: learn how to deal with your stress. Discuss your fears and feelings with family, support groups, and health care professionals: learn as much as you want to know about your disease.
