Question

"A nurse is caring for a client being treated with antineoplastic medications. The client is at risk for thrombocytopenia due to bone marrow suppression. The nurse would assess the client for which of the following?

A. Concentrated urine
B. Frequent micturition
C. Pain on urination
D. Bloody urine"

Answer 1

The nurse would assess a client treated with antineoplastic medications for signs of bleeding such as bloody urine, which is associated with thrombocytopenia due to bone marrow suppression from the medications.

Step-by-step explanation:

A nurse caring for a client being treated with antineoplastic medications would be vigilant for a variety of side effects due to the medication's potential to cause bone marrow suppression which often leads to thrombocytopenia. Thrombocytopenia is characterized by a dangerously low platelet count increasing the risk of bleeding and bruising. Consequently, the nurse should assess for signs of bleeding, such as bloody urine (hematuria) among others.

While leukocytes can also be affected by such medications, it is the platelets that are specifically linked with blood clotting and would cause such symptoms.