Final answer:
For a 10-year-old child with neutropenia, facilitating an arts and crafts session in a small group is the recommended activity. It minimizes exposure to potential infections while providing a safe and engaging environment.
Step-by-step explanation:
The best activity for a 10-year-old child with neutropenia would be option D) Facilitate an arts and crafts session in a small group. Neutropenia is a condition characterized by abnormally low numbers of neutrophils, which are a type of white blood cell that helps fight infection. Because of this, it's crucial to protect the child from situations that could increase their risk of infection.
Option A) Organize a group sports activity and Option B) Arrange for a visit to the pet therapy room could expose the child to more germs or physical injury, and therefore are not recommended activities for someone with neutropenia. Option C) Schedule a field trip to a botanical garden poses a risk because the child can be exposed to pollen, plants, and potentially soil that can contain fungi or bacteria.
An arts and crafts session, particularly in a controlled, clean environment and with a small number of participants, allows the child to engage in a creative and safe activity without undue exposure to infection risks. This activity meets the patient's health needs by minimizing the risk of exposure to infection while providing a stimulating and engaging environment consistent with the health needs of the patient's living environment.