A client diagnosed with leukemia is receiving high-dose chemotherapy to kill cancerous cells and promote sites for new noncancerous cells to grow before bone marrow transplant. For what complication of chemotherapy is this client at risk?
A) Seizures
B) Infections
C) Polycythemia
D) Anemia

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Chemotherapy can suppress the immune system, making the client more susceptible to infections.

A Client Diagnosed with Leukemia Is Receiving High-Dose Chemotherapy to Kill