Chemotherapy with multiple drug agents is used in the treatment of recurrent and advanced breast cancer with positive results.Which side effects would the nurse anticipate for the client once treatment has begun? (Select all that apply. )
A) Hair loss
B) Severe constipation
C) Anemia
D) Leukopenia
E) Thrombocytopenia

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Chemotherapy with multiple drug agents commonly causes hair loss (A), anemia (C), leukopenia (D), and thrombocytopenia (E) as side effects. Severe constipation (B) is not commonly associated with chemotherapy for breast cancer.

Chemotherapy with Multiple Drug Agents Is Used in the Treatment