A 52-year-old man has a diagnosis of aplastic anemia. The information that the nurse recognizes as being pertinent to this diagnosis is that the man:
1. has a long family history of cancer.
2. is a regular blood donor.
3. is a 25-year employee in a chemical plant.
4. has gained 5 pounds in the last 2 years.
3
Exposure to toxic chemicals can cause aplastic anemia.
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