HESI RN
Care Hope College RN HESI Pharmacology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
After administering five doses of filgrastim, the nurse observes that the patient’s white blood cell count has increased from 2,500/mm^3 to 5,000/mm^3. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Filgrastim stimulates white blood cell production. An increase from 2,500/mm^3 to 5,000/mm^3 (
A) indicates effectiveness, and the patient should be informed. Culture reports (
B) are unrelated to filgrastim’s action. Neutropenic precautions (
C) are unnecessary with improved counts. Vital signs (
D) don’t directly assess filgrastim’s efficacy.
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