A Prescriber Has Ordered Filgrastim (Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor) for a Patient

question 5

Multiple Choice

A prescriber has ordered filgrastim (granulocyte colony-stimulating factor) for a patient undergoing myelosuppressive chemotherapy. The nurse will prepare the patient for which potential side effect?

• A) Bone pain
• B) Fatigue
• C) Headache
• D) Hemorrhage

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