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    Ati med surg final proctored exam

    A nurse is caring for a client who has myelosuppression after receiving chemotherapy. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Alopecia is a common side effect of chemotherapy but is not directly related to myelosuppression. B. These can occur with chemotherapy, but they are not the primary risk associated with myelosuppression. C. Myelosuppression causes a decrease in bone marrow activity, leading to thrombocytopenia, anemia, and leukopenia. Thrombocytopenia increases the risk for bleeding, such as from the gums, nose, or GI tract. D. These may result from chemotherapy’s effect on the GI system, but they are not the key complication of myelosuppression.

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