The nurse is caring for a 58-year-old male who has been prescribed Neulasta (pegfilgrastim).The nurse recognizes provision of this medication is based on which of the following lab results?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) is a medication that stimulates the production of white blood cells. Therefore, it is prescribed for patients with low white blood cell counts. The normal range for WBC is 4.5-11.0 cells/mm³, and a count of 2.3 cells/mm³ indicates severe leukopenia. Therefore, provision of pegfilgrastim is based on low WBC count.

The Nurse Is Caring for a 58-Year-Old Male Who Has