Case study: Chemotherapy client with fever. A 55-year-old receiving chemotherapy has an oral temperature of 100.8 F (38.2 C), chills, and a white blood cell count that is significantly reduced. Which finding in this case is the highest priority for the nurse to address first?

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C. possible infection in a neutropenic client — In this case, the highest-priority finding is possible infection in a neutropenic client because it most directly threatens safety or signals clinical deterioration.

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A. mild fatigue

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B. alopecia

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D. metallic taste