A patient has undergone treatment for septic shock and received high doses of numerous antibiotics during the course of treatment
When planning the patient's subsequent care, the nurse should be aware of what potential effect on the patient's immune function?
A) Bone marrow suppression
B) Uncontrolled apoptosis
C) Thymus atrophy
D) Lymphoma
Ans: A
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Large doses of antibiotics can precipitate bone marrow suppression, affecting immune function. Antibiotics are not noted to cause apoptosis, thymus atrophy, or lymphoma.
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