The client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and Pneumocystis jiroveci infection has been receiving pentamidine (Pentam 300). The nurse caring for the client monitors the client most closely for signs of:

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Pentamidine can cause bone marrow suppression, leading to a decreased ability to fight infections, so the nurse should monitor for signs of infection.

The Client with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Pneumocystis Jiroveci