A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has neutropenia. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

Rationale: A. Clients with neutropenia have a reduced ability to fight infections due to a low neutrophil count. Avoiding crowds and large gatherings helps minimize exposure to pathogens, which is critical to preventing infections. B. While light exercise can be beneficial, activities like gardening may expose the client to soil-borne bacteria and fungi, which can increase infection risk in neutropenic patients. C. Clients with neutropenia should monitor temperature daily and report any fever immediately, as fever can be an early and sometimes the only sign of infection. Weekly checks are insufficient and unsafe. D. Fresh fruits and vegetables can contain bacteria or fungi that pose a risk of infection in neutropenic clients. Instead, clients are usually advised to eat cooked or properly washed foods to reduce exposure to pathogens.