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문제
A nurse is caring for a 50-year-old client who received a kidney transplant 1 year ago and is compliant with immunosuppressive therapy (tacrolimus, mycophenolate, prednisone). Which assessment finding would be the MOST concerning and require immediate intervention?
A 45-year-old client who underwent kidney transplantation 6 months ago presents to the clinic for routine follow-up. The client has been compliant with immunosuppressive therapy including tacrolimus, mycophenolate, and prednisone.
1Blood pressure of 150/90 mmHg
2Serum creatinine increased from 1.2 mg/dL to 1.8 mg/dL over the past month
3White blood cell count of 3,500/mm³
4Fever of 101.5°F (38.6°C) with productive cough and shortness of breath✓ 정답
해설
Fever with respiratory symptoms in an immunocompromised transplant recipient indicates a life-threatening infection requiring immediate intervention. Other findings (e.g., BP, creatinine) are concerning but less urgent.