The nurse is caring for a patient who is demonstrating signs of neutropenia. Which of the following would contribute to this health problem?
1. vitamin C deficiency
2. untreated bacteria infection
3. bone marrow suppression after chemotherapy
4. diabetes mellitus
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Rationale: Neutropenia caused by decreased production of neutrophils can occur as a result of bone marrow suppression after chemotherapy. It can also occur with a vitamin B12 deficiency and not a vitamin C deficiency. Untreated bacterial infections are not known to cause neutropenia. Diabetes mellitus does not cause neutropenia.
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