A patient is being treated with cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse follow most closely?
A) D-dimer
B) Complete blood count
C) C-reactive protein level
D) Arterial blood gases
B
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The patient's complete blood count should be assessed frequently because of the adverse effect of bone marrow depression. The other listed lab values may be important to assess at different points but are not normally as critical as the CBC.
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