A 30-year-old female client is receiving antineoplastic chemotherapy. Which of the following symptoms should especially concern the nurse when caring for her?

The correct answer is D. A sore throat. (A) A respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min is normal and is not a cause for alarm. (B) A pulse rate of 80 bpm is normal and is not a cause for alarm. (C) Complaints of muscle aches are unrelated to her receiving chemotherapy. There may be other causes related to her hospital stay…

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ARespiratory rate of 16 breaths/min
BPulse rate of 80 bpm
CComplaints of muscle aches
DA sore throat

How the community answered

(15 responses)

A
7% (1)
B
7% (1)
C
13% (2)
D
73% (11)

Explanation

(A) A respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min is normal and is not a cause for alarm. (B) A pulse rate of 80 bpm is normal and is not a cause for alarm. (C) Complaints of muscle aches are unrelated to her receiving chemotherapy. There may be other causes related to her hospital stay or the disease process. (D) A sore throat is an indication of a possible infection. A client receiving chemotherapy is at risk of neutropenia. An infection in the presence of neutropenia can result in a life-threatening

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#chemotherapy#immunosuppression#infection signs#neutropenia

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