A client with chemotherapy-induced bone marrow suppression has received filgrastim (Neupo-gen). Which laboratory finding indicates that this therapy is effective for the client?
a. Hematocrit is 28%.
b. Hematocrit is 38%.
c. Segmented neutrophil count is 2500/mm3.
d. Segmented neutrophil count is 3500/mm3.
D
Filgrastim is a single-lineage growth factor that stimulates the maturation and release of only segmented neutrophils. This drug is not given unless the neutrophil count is dangerously low. The near-normal range of neutrophils indicates effective therapy.
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