The client receives cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). The nurse evaluates the client's laboratory work. Which laboratory finding would support canceling the client's next treatment with this drug?

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Cyclophosphamide can cause bone marrow suppression, leading to low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia). A platelet count of 8000/mm³ is critically low and would warrant canceling the next treatment to prevent bleeding complications.

The Client Receives Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)