The Nurse Is Monitoring a Patient Who Has Severe Bone

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse is monitoring a patient who has severe bone marrow suppression following antineoplastic drug therapy. Which is considered the principal early sign of infection?

• A) Fever
• B) Diaphoresis
• C) Tachycardia
• D) Elevated white blood cell count

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Incentives

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