A Patient Who Has Malignant Cancer Secondary to a High-Grade

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient who has malignant cancer secondary to a high-grade lymphoma has been admitted with muscle weakness,tetany,paresthesia,and convulsion.The nurse notices the patient is being treated for tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) and initial treatment has not been successful.What should the nurse tell the family is the next step in treatment?

• A) Whole blood transfusion
• B) A bone marrow biopsy
• C) Immediate radiation treatment
• D) Dialysis

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Definitions:

Upper Back

The region of the back that extends from the base of the neck to the bottom of the ribcage, involving several muscles and the thoracic spine.

Trapezius

A large superficial muscle that extends from the occipital bone to the lower thoracic vertebrae and to the scapula, functioning to move the shoulder blade and support the arm.

Levator Scapulae

A skeletal muscle situated at the back and side of the neck, responsible for elevating the scapula (shoulder blade).

Fan-Shaped

Describes an object, structure, or pattern that spreads out in a shape resembling a fan.