The Patient with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)asks Why He Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

The patient with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) asks why he is making more WBCs when he already has so many.Which statement clarifies the underlying pathophysiology related to the patient's white blood cells (WBCs) ?

• A) "The large number of leukemic white cells that you already have are not as effective as normal white cells."
• B) "The large number of leukemic white cells that you already have protect against infection."
• C) "The large number of leukemic white cells that you already have attempt to take over the functions of RBCs.
• D) "The large number of leukemic white cells that you already have are produced by the lymphatic system."

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