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What vital signs are important to assess in a patient with leukemia?
Which of the following symptoms may indicate a serious complication in leukemia patients?
Leukocytosis in leukemia is primarily caused by which of the following?
What is one consequence of excessive WBCs in the bone marrow due to leukemia?
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Which laboratory value is indicative of leukemia?
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Study Notes
Nursing Interventions: Assessments
- Vital signs: Monitor for changes in temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate.
- Fatigue, pallor, dizziness, shortness of breath: Assess for signs of anemia, which can result from decreased production of red blood cells (RBCs) due to leukemia.
- Excessive bruising, petechiae: Assess for signs of thrombocytopenia, which can result from decreased production of platelets due to leukemia.
- Laboratory values: Monitor CBC values for evidence of leukemic white blood cells (WBCs), which are abnormally high in number and are produced from a single mutation. Leukemic WBCs clog the bone marrow, leading to suppressed production of RBCs and platelets.
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Description
This quiz explores essential nursing assessments related to leukemia. Key areas covered include monitoring vital signs, identifying symptoms of anemia and thrombocytopenia, and evaluating laboratory values. Understand the critical role of nurses in recognizing these indicators for effective patient care.
