The nursing diagnosis that would have priority in the care of a client with agranulocytosis is
A) alteration in bowel elimination: Constipation due to iron overload.
B) Impaired Gas Exchange due to low RBC count.
C) potential for Impaired Skin Integrity due to poor nutritional status.
D) Risk for Infection due to decreased leukocyte count.

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The client suffers from an increased susceptibility to infection because without leukocytes the body cannot adequately battle bacteria and other invading organisms. Without prompt recognition and treatment, a slight infection can produce septicemia and death within a week.

The Nursing Diagnosis That Would Have Priority in the Care