A client has just completed radiation and chemotherapy for head and neck cancer.

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A client has just completed radiation and chemotherapy for head and neck cancer. Blood work shows that the client is severely anemic in addition to being severely deficient in platelets and white blood cells. The client is given massive intravenous doses of cephalosporin to treat an infection. The client is now suffering from hemolytic anemia associated with antibiotic use. What treatment would be most appropriate for this client? Select all that apply.
1
Blood transfusions
2
Iron supplementation
3
Administration of erythropoietin
4
Administration of chelating agents
5
Change to a different anti-infection medication

Explanation / Answer

1.Blood transfusions.

Blood transfusion is required to overcome anemia

2.Iron supplementation.

Iron will help in quick formation of RBCs to overcome symptoms of hemolytic anemia.

3. Change to different antibiotic medication.

Medicines with none or atleast lessser side effects.

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