A patient who has received a transplant is being taught about azathioprine. Which statement made by the patient would indicate the teaching was effective?
a. "I will notify my health care provider if my gums start to bleed."
b. "I will make sure to increase the amount of fiber in my diet."
c. "I realize I may have an increase in hair growth."
d. "I know the flulike symptoms will go away as I get used to the drug."
A
A common adverse effect is the suppression of other rapidly proliferating cells, resulting in leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia. The dose of the drug is adjusted to keep the white blood cell (WBC) count between 3000 and 5000 cells/mm3, thus protecting the patient from an increased risk of infection.
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