A patient with myelodysplastic syndrome has laboratory values that indicate total bone marrow suppression.The nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of risk for infection based on which of the following findings?

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The correct answer is D) White blood cell (WBC) count 2.8 x 10^9/L (2800 cells/microlitre). A low WBC count (leukopenia) increases the risk of infection, which is a concern in patients with total bone marrow suppression, such as those with myelodysplastic syndrome.

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