A 67-year-old man is diagnosed with cancer and subsequently undergoes chemotherapy.

As an expected side effect of chemotherapy, his bone marrow stops functioning.
What is a potential consequence of this loss of function?
A. His calcium levels will decrease.
B. He’ll suffer bone fractures even after minor trauma.
C. His potassium levels will increase.
D. He’ll have inadequate levels of blood cells.

(D)

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To determine the potential consequence of the loss of bone marrow function as a side effect of chemotherapy, we can look at the functions of the bone marrow. The bone marrow is responsible for producing blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Loss of bone marrow function would lead to a decrease in the production of these blood cells. This can result in inadequate levels of blood cells, as stated in option D.

Therefore, the correct answer is D. He'll have inadequate levels of blood cells.