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Which functions must be frequently assessed for a patient with leukemia has neutropenia?

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John Smith

John Smith

John Smith
John Smith

Answered Aug 12, 2017

Breath sounds

Pneumonia, both viral and fungal, is a common cause of death in clients with neutropenia, so frequent assessment of respiratory rate and breath sounds is required. Although assessing blood pressure, bowel sounds, and heart sounds is important, it wont help detect pneumonia.
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