A woman with breast cancer is undergoing chemotherapy. Which of the following side effects would the nurse interpret as being most serious?
A) Vomiting
B) Hair loss
C) Fatigue
D) Myelosuppression
D
Response:
Chemotherapy typically causes side effects of nausea, vomiting, hair loss, fatigue, and myelosuppression. Of these, myelosuppression would be the most serious because it increases the risk for infection, bleeding, and a reduced red blood cell count, which can lead to anemia.
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