The nurse reviews the laboratory results of a patient who is receiving chemotherapy. Which laboratory result is most important to report to the health care provider?

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The low WBC count places the patient at risk for severe infection and is an indication that the chemotherapy dose may need to be lower or that WBC growth factors such as filgrastim (Neupogen)are needed. Although the other laboratory data indicate decreased levels,they do not indicate any immediate life-threatening adverse effects of the chemotherapy.

The Nurse Reviews the Laboratory Results of a Patient Who