A patient with cancer is receiving chemotherapy. As a side effect of the treatment, her white blood cell count is critically low. Given this situation, which sign or symptom should the EMT find particularly concerning?

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An oral temperature of 102.7ᵒF may indicate a fever, which can be a sign of infection. With a critically low white blood cell count, the patient's ability to fight off infection is compromised, making any signs of infection a cause for concern.

A Patient with Cancer Is Receiving Chemotherapy