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Follow policy, but if not actually on neutropenics be really careful anyway.
During my 2nd bout of chemo (3rd drug), my white count was actually normal so I felt sort of safe going out to a public event. The next day I spiked to 104F, missed my chemo round, and admitted to hospital the next; with massive cellulitis of my affected arm (lymph removal) and Influenza A. My daughter was told I nearly died and came to hospital just in time. We never found out what caused the cellulitis.
Chemo patients might look okay, and have good numbers, but are still fragile.
yupnv80, BSN, RN
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Is it necessary to place a chemo patient on neutropenic precaution despite WBC at normal range. However, patient is febrile and receiving IV antibiotics...
I don’t work in oncology floor but there are patients who occasionally get admitted for post op fever after starting chemo