In caring for a patient receiving therapy -ith a myelosuppressive antineoplastic drug, the nurse notes an order to begin filgrastim after the chemotherapy is completed. Which statement correctly describes -hen the nurse -ill begin the filgrastim therapy? a) It can be started during the chemotherapy.b) It -ill begin immediately after the chemotherapy is completed.c) It -ill be initiated 24 hours after the chemotherapy is completed.d) It -ill not be started until at least 72 hours after the chemotherapy is completed.

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In caring for a patient receiving therapy -ith a myelosuppressive antineoplastic drug, the nurse notes an order to begin filgrastim after the chemotherapy is completed. Which statement correctly describes -hen the nurse -ill begin the filgrastim therapy?


a) It can be started during the chemotherapy.
b) It -ill begin immediately after the chemotherapy is completed.
c) It -ill be initiated 24 hours after the chemotherapy is completed.
d) It -ill not be started until at least 72 hours after the chemotherapy is completed.

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