PRN1409 / PRN 1409 Exam 3 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Client- Centered Care III | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | All Modules Covered | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen
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leukemia
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overgrowth of WBC, caused by exposure to radiation and benzene (gasoline), pesticides, and human T-lymphotropic virus 1 that is toxic to bone marrow.
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clients with abnormal numbers of chromosomes (down syndrome) are at risk for developing
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leukemia
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philadelphia chromosome is associated with what leukemia
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chronic myelogenous
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acute myelogenous leukemia (AML)
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occurs in children and adults, bone marrow produces abnormal myeloblasts leading to granulocytes.
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chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)
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affects adults, bone marrow makes too many white blood cells (WBCs).
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acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)
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occurs in children, bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes.
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chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
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affects people older than 55, too many abnormal lymphocytes are produced in the bone marrow, crowding out normal cells.
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abnormal numbers of cells will pile up in the
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lymph nodes, spleen, and organs and will then spread throughout the body
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leukemia symptoms
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pain, fatigue, excessive bruising and bleeding (nosebleeds), sore throat, chronic infections
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chronic leukemia symptoms
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no symptoms or mild symptoms, but clients with acute leukemias will be very sick 3 / 4
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leukemia treatment
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chemotherapy, radiation, bone marrow transplant, and supportive therapies such as blood transfusions and antibiotics, as needed.
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leukemia goal of treatment
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remission
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clients with leukemia are at grave risk for
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infection and bleeding
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nursing interventions for leukemia
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aimed at protection from infection and injury
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