Why is the transplantation of bone marrow cells separated from the preconditioning chemotherapy regimen by at least 2 days?
A. To prevent a more profound neutropenic response
B. To give the client a rest period before the vigorous therapeutic regimen begins
C. To ensure all chemotherapy is cleared and cannot exert killing effects on the transplanted cells
D. To allow the client to recover from the severe nausea and vomiting caused by the conditioning chemotherapy
C
Chemotherapy is systemic and nonspecific in its cytotoxic effects. Residual chemotherapy could kill off the transplanted cells.
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