A 22-Year-Old with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia Who Is Receiving Outpatient

A 22-year-old with acute myelogenous leukemia who is receiving outpatient chemotherapy develops an absolute neutrophil count of 900/µl. Which action by the nurse in the outpatient clinic is most appropriate?

A) Discuss the need for hospital admission to treat the neutropenia.
B) Plan to discontinue the chemotherapy until the neutropenia resolves.
C) Teach the patient how to administer filgrastim ( Neupogen ) injections at home.
D) Obtain a high-efficiency particulate air ( HEPA ) filter for the patient for home use.

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