Question

A nurse is providing dietary teaching about reducing the risk of infection to a ct who has cancer and is receiving chemo. Which of the following ct statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

a) "I'll follow a raw food diet for better immunity."
b) "I'll avoid foods that are potential sources of bacteria."
c) "I'll consume undercooked meats to boost my energy."
d) "I'll increase my intake of unpasteurized dairy products."

Answer 1

B. “I’ll avoid foods that are potential sources of bacteria.”

When someone has cancer and is receiving chemotherapy, they will have a weakened immune system. This means that they are a lot more susceptible to getting sick from bacteria and being more sick than normal people would be because of it. They must stay away from undercooked foods because they often contain bacteria.

Answer 2

The correct statement showing understanding of dietary precautions is to avoid foods that could be potential sources of bacteria, which is critical for patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Step-by-step explanation:

A patient who has cancer and is receiving chemotherapy needs to be especially cautious about dietary choices due to a potentially weakened immune system. Among the provided options, the statement that indicates an understanding of the dietary teaching to reduce the risk of infection is: "I'll avoid foods that are potential sources of bacteria." This reflects the advice that patients undergoing chemotherapy should avoid foods like raw or undercooked poultry or meat, unpasteurized milk or juice, cheese, and raw fruits and vegetables which could be contaminated with harmful pathogens. Raw food diets and consumption of undercooked meats or unpasteurized dairy products would increase the risk of infection.