A nurse is caring for a client who has neutropenia due to HEV. Which of the following precautions should the nurse take while caring for this client?

A. Wear an N95 respirator: An N95 respirator is required for airborne precautions, such as with tuberculosis. Neutropenic clients are not at risk for transmitting infections but are highly susceptible to acquiring them, so an N95 is not necessary. B. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter to monitor urinary output: Invasive devices increase the risk of infection in neutropenic clients. Catheterization should be avoided unless absolutely necessary, as it can introduce pathogens. C. Monitor the client's vital signs every 8 hr: Neutropenic clients require more frequent monitoring to detect early signs of infection. Waiting 8 hours between assessments may delay recognition of sepsis or other complications. D. Use a dedicated stethoscope: Using a dedicated stethoscope and other equipment for the neutropenic client helps prevent the transmission of pathogens from other patients. This is a key component of neutropenic (protective) precautions to reduce infection risk.