A chemotherapy patient has an absolute neutrophil count of 300/mm3 and arrives for the next chemotherapy treatment. What would be the best course of action?
1. Hold the chemotherapy until the neutrophil count recovers.
2. Administer the chemotherapy as prescribed.
3. Administer filgrastim and proceed with the administration of chemotherapy.
4. Administer sargramostim now and chemotherapy tomorrow.
Correct Answer: 1
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The nurse is reviewing the treatment plan for a pregnant patient with epilepsy. What most likely is a part of this patient's treatment plan? (Select all that apply.)
A) Schedule date for cesarean birth B) Schedule a high-resolution sonogram C) Prepare to take additional vitamin K at week 36 D) Continuing 4 mg folate supplements until delivery E) Have serum alpha-fetoprotein levels drawn at week 15