The nurse is providing care to a school-age client with neutropenia. Which clinical manifestations does the nurse anticipate when assessing this client?
1. Fever
2. Fatigue
3. Tachycardia
4. Hypertension
5. Tachypnea
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,5
Rationale: A school-age client who is diagnosed with neutropenia, or a decrease in white blood cells, will likely exhibit fever, fatigue, tachycardia, and tachypnea (as a result of congestive heart failure). The nurse would not anticipate that the client will exhibit hypertension as a result of the diagnosis.
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