After a Bone Marrow Transplant, a Patient Is Placed on a Protocol

question 8

Multiple Choice

After a bone marrow transplant, a patient is placed on a protocol of chemotherapy and radiation and has the potential for injury.Which nursing assessment should cause the nurse concern?

• A) Increased urine output
• B) Decreasing bilirubin levels
• C) Increasing blood pressure
• D) Increasing abdominal girth

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Definitions:

Fibrous

Consisting of or characterized by fibers, often referring to a type of tissue in plants or the structure of certain muscle tissues in animals.

Haustoria

Specialized structures of parasitic plants or fungi that penetrate host tissues to extract water and nutrients.

Root Nodules

Structures formed on the roots of certain plants, such as legumes, that house nitrogen-fixing bacteria, aiding in the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into a form the plant can use.

Bacteria

Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) entities or as parasites, and may cause disease or be beneficial, playing key roles in processes like fermentation and decomposition.