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The physician has ordered injections of Neumega (oprellvekin) for a client receiving chemotherapy for prostate cancer. Which finding suggests that the medication is having its desired effect?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Neumega (oprelvekin) stimulates platelet production, so a platelet count of 250,000 mm³ indicates effectiveness.