A Patient Who Has Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)asks the Nurse

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient who has acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) asks the nurse whether the planned chemotherapy will be worth undergoing. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

• A)"If you do not want to have chemotherapy, other treatment options include stem cell transplantation."
• B)"The side effects of chemotherapy are difficult, but AML frequently goes into remission with chemotherapy."
• C)"The decision about treatment is one that you and the doctor need to make rather than asking what I would do."
• D)"You don't need to make a decision about treatment right now because leukemias in adults tend to progress slowly."

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