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87. A patient is prescribed filgrastim (a colony-stimulating factor) during chemotherapy. The nurse explains that this medication is given to:

A. Reduce nausea and vomiting.
B. Stimulate red blood cell production.
C. Increase white blood cell count.
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D. Alleviate pain.

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  • Reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Stimulate red blood cell production.
  • Increase white blood cell count.
  • Alleviate pain.

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