NURS 4526 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Frozen Yogurt, Neutropenia, Doneness
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This is the diet to be used when you are neutropenic. It is important to follow a low bacteria diet until your immune system returns to normal. You must prepare foods in such a way that you avoid the risk of infection. As your neutrophils increase, your doctor may liberalize your diet. Talk with the doctor or oncology nurse to keep your information up to the minute on your blood counts. General guidelines: check expiration dates on all products before you buy them. This is especially important after touching raw meat, chicken, eggs, and fish: wash dishes in hot soapy water or in dishwasher. Do not use cloth towel: keep perishable food very hot or very cold. Do not leave perishable items at room temperature for more than 10 to 15 minutes: all perishable foods should be cooked thoroughly. Yes, that means no rare meat: thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator overnight or quickly in the microwave.
