A client asks the nurse, "What is leukemia?" How should the nurse respond?

A) This choice is incorrect because replacing damaged bone marrow with healthy stem cells is the primary goal of a stem cell transplant, not radiation therapy.

B) This choice is incorrect because while radiation therapy may be used to reduce the size of leukemia masses and induce remission in some cases, it is not typically used to eliminate all leukemia cells throughout the body.

C) This choice is correct. Radiation therapy is used to target and destroy cancer cells in specific areas where leukemia is localized, such as in the brain or other parts of the body. It can be used in combination with other treatment modalities.

D) This choice is incorrect because enhancing the body's immune response against leukemia is the goal of immunotherapy, not radiation therapy.

A) This choice is incorrect because mild redness and tenderness at the IV site are common findings and may indicate a local inflammatory response to the IV infusion.

B) This choice is incorrect because a temperature of 99.8°F (37.7°C) is slightly elevated but not a critical finding. The client's healthcare provider should be notified if the temperature is significantly elevated or if other symptoms are present.

C) This choice is incorrect because a small amount of blood in the IV tubing may be due to a minor infiltration or a common occurrence during IV administration. However, the nurse should monitor the IV site and flow rate closely.

D) This choice is correct. Crackles and decreased breath sounds on auscultation may indicate fluid overload or pulmonary edema, which could be a severe complication of IV chemotherapy. The healthcare provider should be notified immediately to assess the client's respiratory status and provide appropriate intervention.

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