The mechanism of action of colony-stimulating factors, such as filgrastim (Neupogen), is to
1. increase neutrophil production.
2. supplement iron in the body.
3. replace vitamin B12 factor.
4. increase erythrocyte production.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The primary mechanism of action is to increase neutrophil production and phagocytosis in chemotherapy clients.
Rationale 2: Anti-anemic iron supplements increase iron in the body.
Rationale 3: Anti-anemic vitamin supplements increase B12 in the body.
Rationale 4: Hematopoietic growth factors increase erythrocytes in the bone marrow.
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