Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse use to determine whether the prescribed filgrastim is effective in the treatment of a client who is receiving chemotherapy for acute lymphocytic leukemia?
A)Platelet count
B)Reticulocyte count
C)Total lymphocyte count
D)Absolute neutrophil count

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Filgrastim increases the neutrophil count and function in neutropenic clients. Although total lymphocyte, platelet, and reticulocyte counts also are important to monitor in this client, the absolute neutrophil count is used to evaluate the effects of filgrastim.

Which of the Following Laboratory Tests Should the Nurse Use