Based on the understanding of the effects of chemotherapy, the nurse would anticipate which of the following clinical findings in a client 2 weeks posttherapy?
A) Change in hair color
B) Elevated temperature
C) Elevated white blood cells count
D) Ease of bruising
D
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The effects of chemotherapy can include myelosuppression, resulting in anemia or bleeding tendencies, as exhibited in ease in bruising. Elevated temperature and WBCs are signs of infection and are anticipated findings after chemotherapy treatment. Regrowth of hair after alopecia can result in change of hair color but not anticipated 2 weeks posttreatment.
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