Medicine 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. 💡 Explanation Which action by a nursing assistant (NA) when caring for a patient who is pancytopenic indicates a need for the nurse to intervene? ✓ Correct Answer: A. The NA assists the patient to use dental floss after eating.