A client is diagnosed with a severe case of salmonella poisoning.The doctor orders chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin).The nurse places highest priority on completing a baseline assessment of which of the following because of the risk of drug toxicity?

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Chloramphenicol is known to cause bone marrow toxicity, including anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia. Therefore, a baseline assessment of the bone marrow is necessary to monitor for potential adverse effects of the medication. While the kidneys, liver, and eyes should also be monitored during treatment, they do not pose the same immediate risk of drug toxicity as the bone marrow.

A Client Is Diagnosed with a Severe Case of Salmonella