A patient in the acute care unit has developed neutropenia. A nurse would identify which history as a possible etiology of this condition?
1. The patient had symptoms of an untreated bacterial infection for a week prior to admission.
2. The patient's blood sugar was 120 mg/dL on admission.
3. The patient's lab work reveals a vitamin C deficiency.
4. The patient has been receiving chemotherapy treatment for lung cancer.
Answer: 4
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