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Questions
1. What are some signs and symptoms that would alert a healthcare provider to suspect a diagnosis of leukemia?
2. What results from a CBC would support a diagnosis of leukemia?
3. Describe the pathophysiology of leukemia.
4. Where is the most common site for bone marrow aspiration? a. How does the nurse prepare the patient/family for this procedure? b. What are the nursing responsibilities for this procedure?
5. Chemotherapy is the most common treatment modality of leukemia. Explain the nursing interventions for the patient receiving chemotherapy.
6. What is the single most important preventative measure in minimizing the risk of infection in the neutropenic patient?
7. What is the cause of tumor lysis syndrome? What are the signs and symptoms of this complication? What nursing interventions apply to this situation?
8. What are the common complications after bone marrow and/or stem cell transplantation and how would you know they are developing in your patient?
9. What is the major manifestation of multiple myeloma?
10. Compare leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma in regard to age of onset and survival rates.