Question

Which of the following places a client at risk for neutropenia? (Select all that apply.)

A. Chemotherapy
B. Smoking
C.Excessive exercise
D. Congenital conditions
E. Infection

Answer 1

Neutropenia can be caused by chemotherapy, congenital conditions, and infection, especially with chronic or severe infections such as HIV/AIDS. Secondary factors such as diabetes mellitus and malnutrition can also contribute to the risk.

Step-by-step explanation:

The client is at risk for neutropenia due to a number of factors. Among the options provided:

• Chemotherapy certainly places a client at risk for neutropenia, as it can destroy leukocytes including neutrophils.
• Smoking has not been clearly linked to neutropenia; it causes various other health issues.
• Excessive exercise might temporarily alter white blood cell counts, but it is not a common cause of neutropenia.
• Certain Congenital conditions, such as severe combined immunodeficiency or agammaglobulinemia, can result in neutropenia.
• Infection, particularly chronic or severe infections like HIV/AIDS, can also lead to neutropenia.

Secondary factors including systemic disorders such as diabetes mellitus, HIV/AIDS, severe malnutrition, and certain types of infections can increase the risk of developing neutropenia as well.