A Patient Diagnosed with Leukemia Has Had a Bone Marrow

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Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with leukemia has had a bone marrow transplant and has completed chemotherapy.What is the greatest risk for this patient while healthy bone marrow is growing back?

• A) Infection and bleeding
• B) Hypertension and headache
• C) Oliguria and urinary retention
• D) Dyspnea and wheezing

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