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Simulated
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has acute leukemia and received an aggressive chemotherapy treatment 10 days ago. Which of the following hematologic laboratory values should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
B,C,D
Rationale
Chemotherapy suppresses bone marrow, leading to decreased leukocytes, platelets, and erythrocytes.