The nurse is providing care for a patient who received Busulfex (busulfan)2 weeks ago for chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML).Which of the following lab results would be most concerning to the nurse?
A)Ca++ = 5.1 mg/dL
B)Glucose = 98
C)LDH = 120 IU/L
D)Platelets = 84,000/mm³

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See Nursing Implications for busulfan.High Alert: Monitor for bone marrow depression.Assess for bleeding (bleeding gums,bruising,petechiae,guaiac stools,urine,or emesis).Institute thrombocytopenia precautions if platelet count is less than 150,000/mm³.The nonhematological values are within normal limits.

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