A 47-year-old male patient undergoing chemotherapy has a platelet count of 20,000 per microliter. Which of the following statements by the NP demonstrates correct education in regard to the low platelet count?

Choice A reason: Avoiding sick contacts is important for infection prevention, but low platelet count primarily increases bleeding risk, not infection risk. Choice B reason: Aspirin inhibits platelet function and is contraindicated in severe thrombocytopenia, making this statement unsafe. Choice C reason: This is correct. Patients with very low platelet counts are at high risk of bleeding; avoiding activities that could cause trauma reduces the risk of serious hemorrhage. Choice D reason: While rest is beneficial, stopping work and sleeping excessively does not address the primary danger of thrombocytopenia, which is bleeding risk.