A client with leukemia is receiving colony-stimulating factors (CSFs). The nurse anticipates that the client will be affected by the medication by exhibiting:
a. a decrease in the actual size of the tumor.
b. a decrease in length of posttreatment neutropenia.
c. an increase in fungus-destroying ability.
d. diminished bacterial infection.
ANS: B
CSFs stimulate white blood cell production.
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