Which action by a nursing assistant (NA) when caring for a patient who is pancytopenic indicates a need for the nurse to intervene?

A. The NA assists the patient to use dental floss after eating.

B. The NA makes an oral rinse using 1 teaspoon of salt in a liter of water.

C. The NA adds baking soda to the patient’s saline oral rinses.

D. The NA puts fluoride toothpaste on the patient’s toothbrush.

Correct Answer: The NA assists the patient to use dental floss after eating.

Description: Use of dental floss is avoided in patients with pancytopenia because of the risk of infection and bleeding. The other actions are appropriate for oral care of a pancytopenic patient.

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