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When caring for a patient who is pancytopenic, which action by unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) indicates a need for the nurse to intervene?

  • A. The UAP assists the patient to use dental floss after eating.
  • B. The UAP adds baking soda to the patient's saline oral rinses.
  • C. The UAP puts fluoride toothpaste on the patient's toothbrush.
  • D. The UAP has the patient rinse after meals with a saline solution.
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Pancytopenia low everything means flossing risks bleeding and infection in a mouth with no platelets or immunity; baking soda , fluoride , and saline are safe. Nurses in oncology stop this UAP need soft-brush guidance, not floss, to protect fragile mucosa.