The nurse is observing the skin of a client who is taking medications that depress the hematopoietic system and notices multiple areas of ecchymosis on the arms; bleeding for a prolonged period after an IV was started; and reports of black, tarry
stool. What does the nurse understand may be a side effect of this medication that the client displays? A) Leukocytosis
B) Leukopenia
C) Thrombocytopenia
D) Neutropenia
C
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Signs of thrombocytopenia include unusual or easy bleeding; oozing from injection sites; bleeding gums; and dark, tarry stools. Leukocytosis would cause fever as well as other signs and symptoms of infection. Leukopenia symptoms are fever, sore throat, and chills. Neutropenia reduces the client's ability to fight infection and makes susceptible to microorganisms.
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