Asked by April Nguyen on Apr 24, 2024

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A boy with leukemia screams whenever he needs to be turned or moved. Which is the most probable cause of this pain?

A) Edema
B) Bone involvement
C) Petechial hemorrhages
D) Changes within the muscles

Leukemia

A type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, characterized by the production of an excessive amount of abnormal white blood cells.

Bone Involvement

Refers to the extent to which a disease or condition affects the bones, altering their structure, strength, and functionality.

Petechial Hemorrhages

Small, pinpoint, red or purple spots on the skin, resulting from minor bleeding under the skin's surface.

  • Recognize the criticality and approaches of managing pain in pediatric cancer patients.
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Kendall DurrettApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The invasion of the bone marrow with leukemic cells gradually causes a weakening of the bone and a tendency toward fractures. As leukemic cells invade the periosteum, increasing pressure causes severe pain. Edema, petechial hemorrhages, and changes within the muscles would not cause severe pain.