Which of the Following Laboratory Tests Should the Nurse Use

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse use to determine whether the prescribed filgrastim is effective in the treatment of a client who is receiving chemotherapy for acute lymphocytic leukemia?

• A)Platelet count
• B)Reticulocyte count
• C)Total lymphocyte count
• D)Absolute neutrophil count

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