A patient who has received a transplant is being taught about azathioprine.Which statement made by the patient would indicate the teaching was effective?

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A common adverse effect is the suppression of other rapidly proliferating cells,resulting in leukopenia,thrombocytopenia,and anemia.The dose of the drug is adjusted to keep the white blood cell (WBC)count between 3000 and 5000 cells/mm³,thus protecting the patient from an increased risk of infection.

A Patient Who Has Received a Transplant Is Being Taught