Which is the best option for raising the white blood cell count in a cancer client who is at risk for congestive failure?
A) Granulocyte transfusion
B) Packed red blood cells (PRBCs)
C) Whole blood
D) Injection of filgrastim (Neupogen)
D
Feedback:
Neupogen stimulates bone marrow production of granulocytes and is used in clients with cancer. Neupogen is given as a 0.6-mL injection. Granulocyte transfusions are usually 400 mL units and will add to fluid in the intravascular fluid space. One unit of whole blood will add 500 mL, whereas PRBCs add 250 mL of added fluid.
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