The nurse frequently assesses for signs of infection on the patient with aplastic anemia because the patient will not be able to produce an inflammatory response related to the low level of:
a. leukocytes.
b. erythrocytes.
c. histamine.
d. hemopoietin.
A
The low level of leukocytes inhibits the inflammatory response, thus increasing the chance of the patient developing an infection.
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