A nurse is teaching a patient about the side effects of ibuprofen (Motrin). The patient's teaching is determined to be effective based on which of the following patient statements explaining the drug's effect on the immune system?
a) "Motrin can cause hemolytic anemia, which will make me feel tired and short of breath."
b) "Motrin can cause pancytopenia, which is a decrease in all of my blood cells."
c) "Motrin can cause neutropenia, which can increase my risk of infection."
d) "Motrin can cause thrombocytopenia; I will need to watch for bruising and bleeding."
Answer: C
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