Your client is taking medications that depress the hematopoietic system. What signs should you closely monitor in this client?
A) Signs of leukocytosis
B) Signs of painful joints and discomfort
C) Signs of leukopenia and thrombocytopenia
D) Signs of hemolysis

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Medications that depress the hematopoietic system can lead to leukopenia (low white blood cell count) and thrombocytopenia (low platelet count). These conditions can increase the risk of infection and bleeding, respectively, so it is important to closely monitor the client for signs of infection (such as fever, sore throat, and cough) and bleeding (such as easy bruising, prolonged bleeding from cuts, and blood in the urine or stool). Signs of leukocytosis (high white blood cell count) and hemolysis (destruction of red blood cells) are not typically associated with medications that depress the hematopoietic system. Joint pain and discomfort may be a side effect of some medications, but it is not directly related to hematopoietic depression.

Your Client Is Taking Medications That Depress the Hematopoietic System