A 78-year-old female receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer had a CBC performed after her last treatment. Her absolute neutrophil count was 1.0 × 109/L. What information can be concluded from this?
A) The patient has a neutropenia in response to the chemotherapy.
B) The patient has a neutropenia because of bone marrow failure.
C) The patient has agranulocytosis.
D) The patient has a neutrophilia in response to the breast cancer.
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