A client is prescribed a thiopurine medication to treat inflammatory bowel disease. Which laboratory value should indicate to you that the client has sufficient TPMT to metabolize this medication?

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A client who has low or limited amounts of TPMT to metabolize a thiopurine medication will demonstrate severe hematopoietic toxicity which affects red blood cell and platelet levels. The client with sufficient TPMP will not demonstrate hematopoietic toxicity and will have a normal red blood cell count.

A Client Is Prescribed a Thiopurine Medication to Treat Inflammatory