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The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving prescribed enoxaparin. Which of the following findings would indicate the client is having an adverse effect?A. thrombocytopeniaB. leukocytosisC. polycythemiaD. neutropenia

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The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving prescribed enoxaparin. Which of the following findings would indicate the client is having an adverse effect?A. thrombocytopeniaB. leukocytosisC. polycythemiaD. neutropenia

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Enoxaparin is a type of anticoagulant or blood thinner that is often used to prevent blood clots in patients. One of the potential adverse effects of enoxaparin is thrombocytopenia.

Thrombocytopenia is a condition characterized by abnormally low levels of platelets, also known as thrombocytes, in the blood. Enoxaparin can cause thrombocytopenia by reducing the production of platelets in the bone marrow or increasing the breakdown of platelets in the bloodstream.

Therefore, the correct answer to this question is A. Thrombocytopenia.

Leukocytosis (B), polycythemia (C), and neutropenia (D) are not typically associated with the use of enoxaparin. Leukocytosis refers to a high white blood cell count, polycythemia refers to an increased number of red blood cells, and neutropenia refers to a low number of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell.

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