A child is prescribed Didanosine (Videx), a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Which lab value will the nurse monitor closely for this child?

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Didanosine (Videx) can cause bone marrow suppression, leading to anemia. Therefore, monitoring the RBC count is important to detect this potential side effect.

A Child Is Prescribed Didanosine (Videx), a Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase