Which laboratory test will the nurse use to determine whether the prescribed filgrastim (Neupogen) is effective in the treatment of a patient who is receiving chemotherapy for acute lymphocytic leukemia?

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Filgrastim increases the neutrophil count and function in neutropenic patients. Although total lymphocyte, platelet, and reticulocyte counts also are important to monitor in this patient, the absolute neutrophil count is used to evaluate the effects of filgrastim.

Which Laboratory Test Will the Nurse Use to Determine Whether