A client is to receive oprelvekin (Neumega). After administering the drug, the nurse would be alert for which of the following as a possible adverse reaction? Select all that apply
A) Bone pain
B) Fluid retention
C) Syncope
D) Nausea
E) Fever
Ans: B, C, E
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Fluid retention, peripheral edema, dyspnea, syncope, fever, and allergic reactions are adverse reactions associated with the administration of oprelvekin (Neumega).
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