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A month after receiving a blood transfusion, an immunocompromised client develops fever, liver abnormalities, a rash, and diarrhea. The nurse should suspect this client has:

  • A. nothing related to the blood transfusion.
  • B. graft-versus-host disease (GVHD).
  • C. myelosuppression.
  • D. an allergic response to a recent medication.
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: GVHD occurs when white blood cells in donor blood attack the tissues of an immunocompromised recipient.