A nurse in a provider's clinic is assessing a client who has cancer and a prescription for methotrexate PO. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when the client reports bleeding gums?

Explain to the client that this is an expected adverse effect.

Have the client make an appointment to see the dentist.

Instruct the client to use an electric toothbrush.

Check the value of the client's current platelet count.