The nurse is caring for a client with Hodgkin lymphoma. Which clinical manifestations can the nurse expect to find? (Select All that Apply.)

Painless, swollen lymph node

Generalized pruritis

Malaise

Cough

High fever

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,C

A. Painless lymphadenopathy, especially in the cervical, supraclavicular, or mediastinal areas, is a hallmark feature of Hodgkin lymphoma, reflecting the disease's characteristic pattern of lymph node involvement.
B. Pruritis can occur in Hodgkin lymphoma, and can either be focal or generalized.

C.   Generalized feelings of discomfort, fatigue, or unease are common in Hodgkin lymphoma due to the effects of the disease on the immune system, as well as potential systemic symptoms such as fever, night sweats, and weight loss.
D.   While cough can occur in advanced stages of Hodgkin lymphoma, it is not a defining clinical manifestation and is more commonly associated with respiratory infections or complications.

E.   Fever is one of the B symptoms which are associated with Hodgkin Lymphoma.

However, the fever is often low-grade and can be associated with Pel-Ebstein fever which is intermittent fever periods with high temperature followed by afebrile periods.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. While patients receiving chemotherapy are at risk for infections due to immunosuppression, the risk of overwhelming infection, particularly from encapsulated bacteria, is higher in post-splenectomy patients due to impaired immune function without the spleen.
B. Patients with sickle cell anemia are at increased risk of infections, particularly from encapsulated bacteria, due to functional asplenia or hyposplenism, but the risk of overwhelming infection is highest in post-splenectomy patients.
C. Patients with multiple myeloma are immunocompromised and at increased risk of infections, but they do not have the same risk of overwhelming infection as post- splenectomy patients.
D. Post-splenectomy patients are at highest risk of overwhelming infection due to impaired immune function resulting from the absence of the spleen, which plays a crucial role in immune surveillance and defense against encapsulated bacteria.

A. "I will drink more energy drinks." B. "I will drink red wine with dinner." C. "I will eat fewer potassium-rich foods." D. "I will drink decaffeinated coffee."

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Energy drinks containing caffeine can exacerbate palpitations and should be avoided.
B. Alcohol, including red wine, can trigger or worsen palpitations and should be limited or avoided.
C. Potassium-rich foods are not typically associated with palpitations. In fact, maintaining normal potassium levels is important for heart health.
D. Caffeine can trigger palpitations in susceptible individuals, so switching to decaffeinated coffee may help reduce symptoms.

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