A Patient on an Oncology Unit Has Been Receiving Ifosfamide

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient on an oncology unit has been receiving ifosfamide [Ifex] for a few days. Before administering the next dose, the nurse reviews the patient's laboratory test results. Which finding would cause the nurse to hold the dose?

• A) Elevated white blood cell count
• B) Low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels
• C) Low levels of ketones in the urine
• D) Microscopic hematuria

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