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A client asks the nurse, "What is leukemia?" How should the nurse respond?
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A nurse is explaining the difference between acute and chronic leukemia to a client. The nurse should include which statement about chronic leukemia?
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A nurse is providing education to a client newly diagnosed with leukemia. The client asks, "Is leukemia a genetic condition?" How should the nurse respond?
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A client asks the nurse, "Is leukemia contagious?" How should the nurse respond?
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A nurse is providing education to a client diagnosed with leukemia about common signs and symptoms. The nurse should include which symptoms as potential manifestations of leukemia? Select all that apply.
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A nurse is assessing a client suspected of having leukemia. Which laboratory test is a definitive diagnostic tool to confirm leukemia?
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A nurse is providing care for a client undergoing treatment for leukemia. The client develops neutropenia. What is the nurse's priority intervention?
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A nurse is providing education to a client newly diagnosed with leukemia. The client asks, "What is leukemia?" How should the nurse respond?
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A client asks the nurse about the different types of leukemia. Which response by the nurse is accurate?
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A client is diagnosed with acute leukemia. The nurse explains that acute leukemia is characterized by:
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A nurse is explaining the difference between acute and chronic leukemia to a client. The nurse should include which statement about chronic leukemia?
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A client with leukemia is undergoing a bone marrow biopsy for diagnosis and staging. The nurse should explain that the primary purpose of this procedure is to:
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A nurse is caring for a client with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). The client asks about the main treatment approach for CML. How should the nurse respond?
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A nurse is caring for a client with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) who is undergoing chemotherapy. The client asks about the expected duration of treatment. What is the nurse's best response?
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A nurse is conducting a health history assessment for a client newly diagnosed with leukemia. Which risk factor should the nurse prioritize when asking about the client's medical history?
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A nurse is discussing the risk factors for leukemia with a client during a health education session. The client asks, "Can smoking increase my risk of leukemia?" How should the nurse respond?
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A nurse is conducting a health assessment for a client suspected of having leukemia. Which factor in the client's medical history should the nurse recognize as a potential risk factor for leukemia?
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A nurse is reviewing the medical records of clients diagnosed with leukemia on a cancer unit. Which client's medical history should the nurse recognize as a possible risk factor for developing leukemia?
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A nurse is providing a community education session about leukemia risk factors. Which statement by a participant indicates a need for further clarification?
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A nurse is conducting a health assessment for a client suspected of having leukemia. The client mentions a recent history of exposure to benzene at the workplace. How should the nurse respond to this information?
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A client diagnosed with leukemia asks the nurse, "What causes the overproduction of abnormal white blood cells?" How should the nurse respond?
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A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Which statement best describes the pathophysiology of AML?
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A nurse is providing education to a client recently diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The client asks, "How does CLL differ from other types of leukemia?" How should the nurse respond?
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A client newly diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) asks the nurse, "What happens to the normal bone marrow cells in ALL?" How should the nurse respond?
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A nurse is providing education about leukemia to a group of nursing students. Which statement by a student indicates a correct understanding of the pathophysiology of leukemia?
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A nurse is caring for a client with leukemia who has developed severe anemia and thrombocytopenia. Which process in the pathophysiology of leukemia contributes to these complications?
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A client asks the nurse about the role of the lymphatic system in leukemia. How should the nurse respond?
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Question 28:
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected leukemia. Which symptom should the nurse prioritize to confirm the diagnosis?
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A client with chronic leukemia reports swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, and groin. Which type of leukemia is most likely to present with these symptoms?
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A nurse is caring for a client with leukemia who reports easy bruising and petechiae on the skin. What is the underlying cause of these symptoms?
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A client newly diagnosed with leukemia is experiencing bone pain and tenderness. What is the underlying cause of these symptoms?
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A client diagnosed with leukemia is experiencing frequent infections and recurrent fevers. Which type of blood cells is likely affected by the leukemia, contributing to these symptoms?
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A nurse is assessing a client with leukemia and finds multiple ecchymoses (bruises) of varying sizes on the skin. The client mentions minimal trauma to the affected areas. What is the most likely cause of these ecchymoses?
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A client diagnosed with acute leukemia presents with enlarged gums and bleeding from the gums. What is the underlying cause of these oral symptoms?
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A nurse is preparing a client for a diagnostic procedure to confirm leukemia. Which test is commonly used to assess the client's bone marrow?
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Question 36:
A client with suspected leukemia is scheduled for a lumbar puncture. What is the primary purpose of this procedure in the diagnostic evaluation of leukemia?
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A nurse is reviewing the diagnostic tests of a client suspected of having leukemia. The laboratory report shows elevated levels of blast cells in the peripheral blood. Which test result supports the suspicion of leukemia?
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A nurse is explaining the purpose of a computed tomography (CT) scan to a client with suspected leukemia. What is the primary goal of a CT scan in the diagnostic evaluation of leukemia?
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A client with suspected leukemia is undergoing flow cytometry analysis. What is the primary purpose of this test in the diagnostic evaluation of leukemia?
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A nurse is preparing a client for a bone marrow biopsy. What is the primary reason for performing a bone marrow biopsy in the diagnostic evaluation of leukemia?
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A client with suspected leukemia is undergoing a cytogenetic analysis. What is the primary goal of this test in the diagnostic evaluation of leukemia?
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A nurse is discussing treatment options with a client diagnosed with acute leukemia. The client asks, "What is the primary goal of chemotherapy in leukemia treatment?" How should the nurse respond?
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A client with leukemia is scheduled to undergo a stem cell transplant. The client asks, "Where do the stem cells come from?" What is the nurse's best response?
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A nurse is teaching a client about the side effects of chemotherapy used in leukemia treatment. Which side effect is commonly associated with chemotherapy?
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Question 45:
A client with leukemia is prescribed targeted therapy. What is the primary difference between targeted therapy and traditional chemotherapy?
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Question 46:
A client with leukemia is experiencing anemia due to decreased red blood cell production. What treatment approach may the healthcare provider recommend to address anemia?
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A nurse is explaining the role of radiation therapy in leukemia treatment to a client. What is the primary purpose of radiation therapy in leukemia treatment?
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A client with leukemia is receiving immunotherapy as part of their treatment plan. What is the primary purpose of immunotherapy in leukemia treatment?
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Question 49:
A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with leukemia. Which finding requires immediate intervention?
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Question 50:
A nurse is monitoring a client undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia. The client's white blood cell (WBC) count is significantly low. Which intervention should the nurse implement to protect the client from infection?
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Question 51:
A nurse is teaching a client with leukemia about preventing infection during treatment. Which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
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A client with leukemia is receiving radiation therapy. The nurse should assess the client regularly for which potential side effect of this treatment?
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A client with leukemia is experiencing severe mucositis as a side effect of chemotherapy. Which nursing intervention should be prioritized to manage mucositis?
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Question 54:
A client with leukemia is at risk of bleeding due to low platelet count. Which activity should the nurse instruct the client to avoid to prevent bleeding episodes?
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A client with leukemia is receiving intravenous (IV) chemotherapy. Which assessment finding should the nurse report to the healthcare provider immediately?
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Question 56:
A nurse is providing education to a client diagnosed with leukemia who asks, "What causes leukemia?" How should the nurse respond?
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