The nurse is caring for a client who is taking an antiviral medication. Which assessment might alert the nurse to possible bone marrow suppression? (Select all that apply.)

Question

Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

1. Bruising
2. Hematuria
3. Temperature of 102°F
4. Decreased appetite
5. Decreased urination

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3

Rationale 1: When taking antivirals, report bleeding and bruising, as well as decreased resistance to infection. These are indications of possible bone marrow suppression that might require dosage adjustment or change of medication.
Rationale 2: When taking antivirals, report bleeding and bruising, as well as decreased resistance to infection. These are indications of possible bone marrow suppression that might require dosage adjustment or change of medication.
Rationale 3: When taking antivirals, report bleeding and bruising, as well as decreased resistance to infection. These are indications of possible bone marrow suppression that might require dosage adjustment or change of medication.
Rationale 4: Decreased appetite is incorrect because this is not an indication of possible bone marrow suppression.
Rationale 5: Decreased urination is incorrect because this is not an indication of possible bone marrow suppression.

Global Rationale: When taking antivirals, report bleeding and bruising, as well as decreased resistance to infection. These are indications of possible bone marrow suppression that might require dosage adjustment or change of medication. Decreased appetite is incorrect because this is not a indication of possible bone marrow suppression. Decreased urination is incorrect because this is not a indication of possible bone marrow suppression.