A Client Is Hospitalized for Pharmacologic Management of a Hematopoietic

question 19

Multiple Choice

A client is hospitalized for pharmacologic management of a hematopoietic disorder secondary to chemotherapy treatment.The client states,This sounds really bad.How will I be treated for this problem?" Which responses by the nurse are appropriate?
Select all that apply.

• A)You will probably need multiple blood transfusions."
• B)In many cases we can give you medications that are very similar to substances already produced in your body."
• C)We will give you medications to reverse your chemotherapy."
• D)Since you are low on some blood cells,we will give you medications to increase your body's production of those cells."
• E)You will need several radiation treatments to slow down production of your blood cells."

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