Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving filgrastim. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Bone pain. Filgrastim is a medication that stimulates the production of white blood cells. Bone pain is a common adverse effect because it indicates the bone marrow is producing more cells. Monitoring for bone pain is crucial to assess the effectiveness of the medication. Hypertension (A) and fluid retention (B) are not typically associated with filgrastim. Hypokalemia (D) is not a common adverse effect of filgrastim.