A client with leukemia has neutropenia. Which of the following functions must be frequently assessed?
A. Heart sounds
B. Bowel sounds
C. Breath sounds
D. Blood pressure
Correct Answer: C. Breath sounds
Option C: Pneumonia, both viral and fungal, is a common cause of death in clients with neutropenia, so frequent assessment of respiratory rate and breath sounds is required.
Options A, B, and D: Although assessing blood pressure, bowel sounds, and heart sounds is important, it won’t help detect pneumonia.