Asked by Cassie Corza on Sep 24, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a patient who received a bone marrow transplant 10 days ago. The nurse would monitor for which of the following clinical manifestations that could indicate a potentially life-threatening situation?
A) Mucositis
B) Confusion
C) Depression
D) Mild temperature elevation
Bone Marrow Transplant
A medical procedure that replaces damaged or destroyed bone marrow with healthy bone marrow stem cells.
Mucositis
Inflammation and ulceration of the mucous membranes, often occurring as a side effect of chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
- Recognize the signs and symptoms indicating potential life-threatening complications in cancer patients.
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Peter Barnes2 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
During the first 100 days after a bone marrow transplant, patients are at high risk for life-threatening infections. The earliest sign of infection in an immunosuppressed patient can be a mild fever. Mucositis, confusion, and depression are possible clinical manifestations but are representative of less life-threatening complications.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the signs and symptoms indicating potential life-threatening complications in cancer patients.
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