The nurse suspects that a client who is taking a sulfonamide has leukopenia. Which assessment findings would support this suspicion? Select all that apply
A) Sore throat
B) Cough
C) Nausea
D) Photosensitivity
E) Bruising
Ans: A, B
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Antibiotics including sulfonamides can lead to leukopenia, which would be manifested by fever, sore throat, or cough. Thrombocytopenia is also possible and would be manifested by easy bruising or unusual bleeding from minor to moderate trauma. Nausea and photosensitivity are adverse reactions to sulfonamides.
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