The nurse is caring for a client undergoing chemotherapy. Which is typically affected in clients receiving radiation or chemotherapy and places them at increased risk of anemia, bleeding, and infection?

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Chemotherapy and radiation can significantly affect the bone marrow, which is responsible for producing blood cells. This can lead to a decrease in red blood cells (leading to anemia), white blood cells (increasing the risk of infection), and platelets (increasing the risk of bleeding).

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Undergoing Chemotherapy