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What is the main purpose of teaching a patient to avoid aspirin or other anticoagulants in leukemia management?
What is the main purpose of teaching a patient to avoid aspirin or other anticoagulants in leukemia management?
- To manage pain effectively
- To prevent additional bleeding risk (correct)
- To reduce fatigue and improve nutrition
- To prevent infection
Which nursing intervention is recommended to help manage pain in a leukemia patient?
Which nursing intervention is recommended to help manage pain in a leukemia patient?
- Allow adequate rest period
- Provide psychological support
- Assist the client in selecting a well-balanced diet
- Advise on the use of non-pharmacologic methods like music therapy (correct)
What is a potential complication of leukemia that involves a decrease in neutrophil count?
What is a potential complication of leukemia that involves a decrease in neutrophil count?
- Bleeding
- Kidney impairment
- Infertility
- Infection due to neutropenia (correct)
In leukemia, what does thrombocytopenia refer to?
In leukemia, what does thrombocytopenia refer to?
What is the primary reason for advising a leukemia patient to restrict activities that generate pain?
What is the primary reason for advising a leukemia patient to restrict activities that generate pain?
What is the main role of platelets in leukemia management?
What is the main role of platelets in leukemia management?
Which characteristic is associated with chronic leukemia?
Which characteristic is associated with chronic leukemia?
What is a common complication associated with myelosuppression in leukemia?
What is a common complication associated with myelosuppression in leukemia?
What does advising a leukemia patient for the use of non-pharmacologic methods aim to achieve?
What does advising a leukemia patient for the use of non-pharmacologic methods aim to achieve?
What is the purpose of providing psychological support to a leukemia patient?
What is the purpose of providing psychological support to a leukemia patient?
