Just before the second course of chemotherapy, the laboratory calls to report that the patient's neutrophil count is 450 cells/mm³. The nurse expects that the oncologist will follow which course of treatment?

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The normal range for neutrophils is above 1500 cells/mm³. If neutrophils are decreased to levels of less than 500 cells/mm³ (neutropenia), there is risk for severe infection. Chemotherapy will be held until the count returns toward normal levels.

Just Before the Second Course of Chemotherapy, the Laboratory Calls